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This Day In Sports History (July 19th) – 1996 Summer Olympics
It was on this day in 1996 that the opening ceremonies took place for the 26th Summer Olympic Games. The games took place in Atlanta, Georgia and marked the 100th anniversary of the Summer Olympics. The Olympic torch was lit by Muhammad Ali in a very emotional moment. Ali was also given a replacement gold [...]
