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The Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Summer Olympics on 19 July 1980 in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, USSR TV | Soviet Visuals

End of the opening ceremony. 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. | Soviet Visuals

In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the U.S. hockey team, mostly amateurs, stunned the dominant Soviet Union 4-3 in the “Miracle on Ice.” Trailing 3-2, Mark Johnson tied it, and Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal. Jim Craig’s saves sealed the upset. Al Michaels’ call, “Do you believe in miracles? YES!” echoed. In 1999, Sports Illustrated named it the century’s top sports moment. | Historyinmemes

In the final moments of the 1980 Winter Olympics “Miracle on Ice,” the U.S. hockey team clung to a 4-3 lead against the heavily favored Soviet Union. With under 10 minutes left, the Soviets pressed relentlessly, but U.S. goaltender Jim Craig stood tall, making critical saves. The Lake Placid crowd roared as the clock ticked down, sensing history. As the game neared its end, the U.S. team, a group of amateur and collegiate players, battled to preserve their lead. With seconds remaining, Al Michae