London Olympics' Opening Ceremonies (44 images)

Photos from the Opening Ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in Stafford, London. The show, created by Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle, celebrates England's history through the use of pop-culture and history. UPI/Pat Benic

The Olympic torch is taken by speedboat under London's Tower Bridge to the Olympic stadium as the London 2012 Summer Olympics gets underway on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Hugo Philpott

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Actors perform during the Age of Industry scene during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in Stafford, London. The show, created by Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle, celebrates England's history through the use of pop-culture and history. UPI/Pat Benic

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Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in Stafford, London. The show, created by Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle, celebrates England's history through the use of it's pop-culture and history. UPI/Pat Benic

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