Claim: Thousands of pigeons released during the opening ceremony of the 1936 Olympic Games pooped on much of the audience after being frightened by ceremonial cannon fire.
Fact-check: Did Thousands of Pigeons Poop on Spectators at 1936 Olympic Games?
Verdict: mostly true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Dan Evon
Date published: 2021-07-22T13:04:12