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Berlin, Tokyo and London Olympics were cancelled because of World War 2.

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Q: The 1961 Olympics scheduled for Berlin and the 1940 and 1944 games scheduled for Tokyo and London were cancelled Why?
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How did the Olympics affect World War 2?

They didn't. The 1936 Olympics were held in Berlin. The scheduled 1940 and 1944 Olympics were cancelled because of World War 2. They were next held in London in 1948.


Were the London Olympics held in 19081948 and 2012?

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The 1916 Olympics scheduled for beriln and the 1940 and 1944 game scheduled for Tokyo and London why was it cancelled?

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Why was the 1946 olympic games scheduled to be held on London cancelled?

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Where was the 1944 Olympics scheduled to be held?

London, Great Britain.


Which city hosted 1908 summer Olympics?

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How many times has London competed in the Olympics?

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Did they have the olympics in 1946?

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When were Olympics in London?

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After 2008 Olympics when is next one?

The 2010 Winter Olympics are scheduled for February 12 - February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. The 2012 Summer Olympics are scheduled for July 27 - August 12, 2012 in London, England.


Where were the Olympics in 1943?

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