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Best of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Fireworks go off during the Opening Ceremony at the Beijing National Stadium, affectionately known as the "Bird's Nest." China became the 22nd nation to host the Olympic Games and the 18th to hold a Summer Olympic Games. Click to see more highlights from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

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