London Olympics' Opening Ceremonies (44 images)

American basketball player LeBron James (C) has his picture taken by a fellow athlete as they enter the stadium with the parade of nations during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2012, in London. The ceremony, welcoming more than 10,000 athletes from 204 nations, was a celebration of the hundreds of years of British history and culture. UPI/Mike Theiler

Team U.S.A. enters the stadium led by fencer Mariel Zagunis in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in Stafford, London. UPI/Pat Benic

A tribute to the National Healthcare System is part of the opening ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

The Olympic rings are lifted over the stage at opening ceremonies at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt