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Greece
Everything about Greece on 360n60: 1 history, 2 dates in history. Each told in 60 words.
History · 1
On this day · 2
- On this day · 6 April 1896
The first modern Olympic Games open in Athens
On 6 April 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece, inspired by the French educator Pierre de Coubertin. About 240 athletes from 14 nations took part in nine sports. The marathon was won by a Greek water carrier, Spyridon Louis.
- On this day · 8 April 1820
The Venus de Milo statue is found
On 8 April 1820, a farmer on the Greek island of Milos found a marble statue buried in the ground, later known as the Venus de Milo. Carved more than 2,000 years ago, it was taken to Paris, where it became one of the most famous works in the Louvre museum.