The 28th Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece, in 2004.
Athens The 2004 Olympic Games were an athletic festival held in Athens from August 13 to August 29, 2004. The modern Olympic Games were held for the 25th time in Athens. The 2004 Olympic Games returned to Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games and the first modern Olympics.
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