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A significant fire devastated ancient Rome, lasting nine days and destroying two-thirds of the city, leading to persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero, who was also accused of instigating the blaze. In 1900, Paris inaugurated its first metro line during the World's Fair, starting with eight wooden stations, which has since expanded to 321 stations. The 1980 Moscow Olympics were marked by a major boycott from the US and 66 other countries due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, resulting in the USSR topping the medal count.