5 BEST OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONIES

Jul 22, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

The Paris Olympic 2024 opening ceremony will take place on July 26, 2024 *

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London 2012: Performers included Paul McCartney, Rowan Atkinson, Kenneth Branagh, and J.K. Rowling.

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Beijing 2008: Key performers were Liu Huan, Sarah Brightman, Lang Lang, and Jackie Chan

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"Sydney 2000: Performers included Human Nature, Olivia Newton-John, and John Farnham

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Athens 2004: Björk and DJ Tiësto performed and Björk's giant world map dress was memorable

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Salt Lake City 2002: The Chicks, LeAnn Rimes, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Scott Hamilton performed

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