The famous "Miracle on Ice" game took place during the 1980 Winter Olympics, where the underdog U.S. ice hockey team defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union. The match occurred on February 22, 1980, and is heralded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history. The U.S. victory galvanized the nation, symbolizing triumph during a tense period of the Cold War. Coach Herb Brooks led the team, making this game an iconic moment in Olympic sports.