1924 Summer Olympics open 90 years ago today (May 4 1924)


Video: 'Abrahams and Liddell'

(Sunday, May 4, 1924) — The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, opened today in Paris, France, with 3,089 athletes participating. Competition would continue through July 27, 1924 (click here for a 16 video playlist).