The Games of the XXI Olympiad took place between July 17 and August 1, 1976.
The Opening Ceremony was held at the spectacular Montreal Olympic Stadium. 92 countries participated.
Following the idea of "Love", th flame was lit by a couple composed by Stéphane Préfontaine and Sandra Henderson.
@t5239857289578947594 Yes indeed !
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@SkeeterVT Me too. A gem !
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@VWatch07 Agreed !
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@yvoe9 good point
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@gjaylen5 A great version. So good that CBC played it for years at the end the the TV programming (Englisg and French network)
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@gjaylen5 I do. Closing as well.
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@TheTzdope It was the only Games ever when the country presenting them didn't win a gold medal, you're right. But the anthem was played as well at the closing ceremonies for ("these poor bastards" [sic] )
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@ThePalmetadon Err... the guy was in the CLOSING ceremonies... not these ! LOLLLLLLL Anyways you're right: what a dumbo...
rigaudien 3 weeks ago
@rigaudien You could just split the video up into multiple parts and then upload the clips one by one.
batmous 3 weeks ago
Love that Matrix display, I bet in 1976 that was the most expensive item in the stadium.
GBscottieUK 3 months ago