First use of the Olympic flag with the five rings signifying the union of five continents, created by Baron de Coubertin; the first time a competitor took the Olympic oath and the first release of doves as a symbol of peace.

• 由顾拜旦设计的，印有五环标志象征五大洲紧密相连的奥林匹克旗帜首次在体育场升起；第一次采用了运动员宣誓仪式；也是第一次放飞了象征和平的鸽子。