London Welcomes World For Olympics Opening Ceremony -- CNN
London (CNN) -- Excitement is building across Britain as it prepares for the official start of the Summer Olympic Games on Friday night.
One of the biggest secrets in London will finally be revealed, as perhaps a billion people worldwide watch the opening ceremony created by Danny Boyle, best known for the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire."
Meanwhile, the day got off to a resounding start as bells around the country pealed for three minutes, including more than 40 chimes from London's famous Big Ben clock tower.
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