Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy) - 1956
These Winter Games occured between January 26, 1956 and February 5, 1956 and involved 32 nations.

821 athletes involved (687 men, 134 women) in 21 events.

4 sports:
Bobsleigh
Ice Hockey
Skating
Skiing

Candidate cities:
Colorado Springs (USA), Lake Placid (USA) and Montréal (CAN)

Opening speech by The Italian President Giovanni Gronchi.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by Giuliana Chenal-Minuzzo (skiing).
Olympic Flame lighted by Guido Caroli (speed skating).

Source: IOC.