Top Historic Moments on Instagram: "On the 1st of August 1936, the Summer Olympics opened in Berlin, Germany, under Nazi rule. Adolf Hitler presided over the ceremony at the Olympiastadion, attended by 100,000 spectators. The event, heavily propagandized, showcased Nazi Germany’s power with elaborate displays and the first Olympic torch relay. Over 4,000 athletes from 49 nations competed. The opening, broadcast internationally, marked a controversial moment in Olympic history. #wwii #olympics #g