Media observers said they believe the opening ceremony will be the single most watched television event in history. Billions of dollars in the making, the Summer Olympics carry with them the ...

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is ...

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