January 25, 1924 –
The first Winter Olympics opened on this date in Chamonix, France.
Prior to this event, figure skating and ice hockey had been events at the Summer Olympics. Few, if any, of the athletes survived those winter sports during the Summer Olympics, as the rinks continually melted. And you don’t want to know about the injuries sustained during nude hockey games.
The Haus of Dcaligari 