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第19回国民体育大会 << 1964年(昭和39年) 6月6日 >> 2-4-166

19th National Athletic Meet Issued on June 6, 1964 (Showa 39)

19th National Athletic Meet Issued on June 6, 1964 (Showa 39) In June 1964, the 19th National Athletic Meet was held mainly in Niigata Prefecture. Since the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held in October this year, the autumn Games were held earlier in June. However, the August Summer Games were canceled due to the Niigata earthquake. Stamps are issued in commemoration of this tournament, and handball and balance beam are designed.