Team USA Defeats Canada 5-3
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For the first time since 1960, Team USA beat Canada at the Winter Olympics. Team USA, considered the underdog at the Olympics, is undefeated and the winner of their Group.
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 03:18:34 PM
Olympic History Museum Opened at Reno-Tahoe Airport, Nevada
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Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada has opened Olympic History Museum in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Winter Games and Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition..
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 03:18:34 PM
50 Year Anniversary of Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley
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Squaw Valley recently completed an amazing event at the world-class ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The event was titled, Olympic Heritage Celebration and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the VIII Olympic Winter Games, that were proudly hosted by Squaw Valley back in 1960. A major step for Lake Tahoe region towards making a bid for the 2022 games
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 03:18:34 PM
Olympic eruptions and disruptions
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Winter Olympic First -- Kenyan Winter Olympian, Philip Boit, will be competing in cross country skiing events. He was 24 years-old when he was sent to Finland to learn cross country skiing. Since the 1960s, the Kenyans have dominated in distance running events in the Summer Olympics, and Boit will attempt to demonstrate Olympic level proficiency
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 03:18:34 PM
Lake Tahoe's Olympic Heritage Celebration is January 8-17
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North Lake Tahoe pulls out all the stops to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Winter Olympics with the Olympic Heritage Celebration, January 8-17. Considered one of the biggest special events this winter, the Olympic Heritage Celebration hosts activities on and off the mountain.
Published on Wednesday 17th of March 2010 03:18:34 PM
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Italy: the modern Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed; it lasted until the Republic was formed in 1946 (1861)
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