Original: The 1996 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics , were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta , Georgia , United States .
Simplified: The 1996 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad , were celebrated in Atlanta , United States from July 19 , through August 4 .