How many people watched the 1996 Olympic opening ceremony?
17 million people
NBC estimates 17 million in US saw opening of Tokyo Olympics NEW YORK — An estimated 17 million people in the United States watched the Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics held in a largely empty stadium, down 36% from the kickoff to the Rio de Janeiro Games five years ago.
What band played at the 1996 Olympics?
Atlanta Olympic Band
The closing ceremony began after a 22-second countdown in tribute to all the past Summer Olympic Games with the Atlanta Olympic Band, led by John Williams, performing his piece “Summon the Heroes”.
What big event happened during the 1996 Olympics?
and the most gold medals (44).
Who carried the Olympic torch on May 16 1996?
On May 13-16, 1996, 325 National Pony Express Association riders from all eight state divisions carried the Olympic Torch during the Torch Relay for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Each rider covered 1 to 2 miles across a 544-mile route from Julesburg, Colorado, to St. Joseph, Missouri.
Which was the venue for the 1996 Olympics?
The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, commonly known as Atlanta 1996, and also referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games, was an international multi-sport event that was held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. These Games, which were the fourth Summer Olympics to be hosted by the United States, marked the centennial of the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens -the inaugural edition of the modern Olympic Games.
Which city hosted the 1996 Olympic Games?
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, took place in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
