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Fireworks light the London sky to signal 1,000 days to go before 2012 Olympics

London celebrates 1,000 days to go before Olympics

Associated Press | Oct 31, 09 6:22 PM CDT

Fireworks have lit up parts of the capital to mark 1,000 days before the 2012 London Olympics begin.

The BT Tower is seen lit up with the flashing up of a screen announcing 1,000 days before the London Olympics as fireworks fill the sky in London, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Saturday marks 1,000 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games....
The BT Tower is seen lit up with the flashing up of a screen announcing 1,000 days before the London Olympics as fireworks fill the sky in London, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Saturday marks 1,000 days to...   (Associated Press)
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As part of several events across the city on Saturday, the BT Tower in central London was illuminated by a fireworks display as its giant screen flashed the landmark figure.

With construction underway on the main stadium, velodrome, aquatics center, basketball arena, media center and athletes' village, London organizers say it has met all its targets. Though there are proposals to move badminton and rhythmic gymnastics away from their original venues to save money.

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