London Olympic Dates

a) Has London ever held the Olympic Games? The 1948 Summer Olympics (also known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad) was an international multi-sport event held from July 29 through August 14, 1948, in London, United Kingdom. It was the first Olympic Games to take place in twelve years, due to the Second World War, with London being chosen as the host city in March 1946. London had previously hosted the 1908 Summer Olympics, and was due to have hosted the event in 1944. A record 59 nations were represented by 4,099 athletes, 3,714 men and 385 women, in 19 sport disciplines.

Olympic Games of London 1908

Olympic Games of London 1948

b) When do the 2012 Olympic Games take place? The XXX Olympic Games will be held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in the city of London, UK. This will be the first city to host the Olympics three times, having played host in 1908 and 1948.

Olympic Games London in 2012