The first modern Olympics were held in Greece in 1896.2. The Olympics were originally held every four years, but were changed to every two years in 1907.3. The Summer and Winter Olympics were held in the same year until 1992.4. The Olympic Games were almost cancelled in 1916, 1940, and 1944 due to World War I and World War II.5. The Olympic flame is lit at the site of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece and then transported to the host city of the current Olympics.