Nagano would become known as the Games that "destroyed the environment," he said.

The 1916 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VI Olympiad, were not held.

The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were held in Stockholm, Sweden.

The 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games will be officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad.

The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held at Athens in Greece.

The 1900 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, were held in Paris, France.

The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in Berlin, Germany.

The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad is a major international sports and cultural event.

The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, were held at Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Known locally as "the Games", the highlights of the day include: