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Memorial service held for murdered Israeli athletes, Olympic Games resume 40 years ago today (1972)


Video: 'ABC News 1972 Munich massacre coverage'

(Wednesday, September 6, 1972) — Athletes and officials from the competing nations clogged the Olympic Stadium today in a memorial service for slain members of the Israeli team, but International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage said the terror would not disrupt the 20th Summer Games. Continue reading Memorial service held for murdered Israeli athletes, Olympic Games resume 40 years ago today (1972)