The Olympics That Weren't: Nyc's Bid for the 2012 Games (part 1)

Name: The Olympics That Weren't: NYC's Bid for the 2012 Games (Part 1)
Start: 2026-11-10T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-11T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Brooklyn Brainery

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A history talk on New York's attempt to host the 2012 Olympics, beginning with the city's earlier sporting ambitions (the Millrose Games, the Goodwill Games and an unsuccessful 1984 bid) and following NYC2012 through its early years under Mayor Giuliani. At the Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave in Prospect Heights (Grand Army Plaza, 2/3); $10, Tuesday 10 November, 6:30–8pm. Part 2 follows on 17 November, and the two parts are among only three lectures on our November calendar, all $10.

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Date & timeTuesday, November 10, 20266:30 PM

WhereBrooklyn Brainery190 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Price$10

CheckedBy a person against the venue's own listing, Oct 5, 2026How we verify

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