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Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad. London plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games which will see 26 sports contested by 10,500 athletes over 17 days of competition. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
The Olympic Rings form during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Olympic Rings rise over Olympic Stadium during the 'Isles of Wonder' Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London, England held on July 27, 2012. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBC Photo Bank)
Stems lit by seven young athletes raise to form the Olympic Cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
The Olympic cauldron is seen alight during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray
Seven young athletes carry the Olympic torch into the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar
The Olympic Flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
The Olympic Flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Britain's Steve Redgrave holds the Olympic Flame aloft before he passes it to the seven final torchbearers during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
The Olympic flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Athletes of participating countries stand in the middle of the Olympic Stadium during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
The Olympic rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Morry Gash/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium, July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
The Olympic rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in Weymouth, southern England, July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Fireworks explode off London's Tower Bridge to mark the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Paul Hanna (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CITYSPACE)
A volunteer is seen during the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony next to the Olympic Stadium at the Olympic Park in London July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
Fireworks and a light display light up Tower Bridge in central London to mark the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS CITYSPACE)
The Olympic rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Pool (BRITAIN - Tags: OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Athletes take their places in the Olympic Stadium during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, July 27, 2012. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (BRITAIN - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: A person dressed as Queen Elizabeth II parachutes into the Olympic stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Children representing the Great Ormond Street Hospital, the NHS and children literature take part in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: A general view of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Fireworks light up Tower Bridge as the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony takes place on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad. London plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games which will see 26 sports contested by 10,500 athletes over 17 days of competition. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: The Olympic Rings are assembled during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Drummers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers depict a scene in tribute of The Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children and the NHS during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Sir Simon Rattle conducts the London Symphony Orchestra during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: British actor Rowan Atkinson in his role as Mr Bean takes part in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: The Olympic Rings are assembled during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: David Beckham passes under Tower Bridge driving a speedboat named 'Max Power' which carries the Olympic Torch with its torchbearer on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad. London plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games which will see 26 sports contested by 10,500 athletes over 17 days of competition. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers dressed as Mary Poppins characters during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: A general view of the London skyline during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers stage a picnic during the preshow prior to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: A Shepherdess tends her flock during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)