Where were the 1908 Summer Olympics originally scheduled to be held?
London
Paris
Berlin
Rome
Answer
The 1908 Summer Olympics were originally scheduled to be held in Rome, Italy, but were moved to London, England, after a series of financial difficulties in Italy. The Olympics were held in London from July 27 to August 14, 1908, and were attended by over 2,000 athletes from 22 countries. The games were a major success, and helped to put London on the map as a major sporting city.
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