the first olympics of the modern era were held in greece in which year

The first Olympics of the modern era were held in Greece in the year 1896. Specifically, the games took place in Athens from April 6 to April 15, 1896. These were officially known as the Games of the 1st Olympiad and marked the revival of the Olympic Games in modern history, organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) founded by Pierre de Coubertin. The event featured athletes from 14 nations and was held mainly at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.