2005
6 Jul
London awarded 2012 Olympics
by UKNews (3 years ago)
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On the 6th July 2005 London was awarded the honour of hosting the 2012 Olympics by the International Olympic Committee.
Inspired memories
2005
6 Jul
I thought that Paris was going to get it
I remember watching the result on television, sure that Paris was going to get the games. In fact, I remember thinking that a London-Paris bid would have been good.
I was very pleasantly sur...
Barnes-Banter
I remember when this was announced - we were at the Hampton Court Flower show and a huge cheer went up - what a shame when it was all overshadowed next day by the London bombings - but what a reason to make even more sure that it will be a great event !!!!
25th May 2010 - report this comment