Founder of modern olympics celebrated 78 years after death

You're referring to Pierre de Coubertin, the French educator and historian who is considered the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1, 1863, and died on September 2, 1937. He was a key figure in the revival of the Olympic Games, which had been dormant since ancient times. In 1892, he founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and organized the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 1896.

On September 2, 2015, the 78th anniversary of Coubertin's death, the IOC and the French Olympic Committee organized a ceremony to celebrate his legacy at the Panthéon in Paris, France. The ceremony was attended by IOC President Thomas Bach, French President François Hollande, and other dignitaries.

Coubertin's legacy is still celebrated today, and his vision of promoting peace, unity, and athletic excellence through the Olympic Games continues to inspire people around the world.