Opening Ceremony Atlanta 1996 🌟 | Music Monday

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The opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics was held on the evening of July 19 at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Stadium. It included formal proceedings such as speeches, flag hoisting, and the parade of athletes, alongside cultural performances highlighting the host nation. President Bill Clinton officially opened the Games, and Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic cauldron. Performers included John Williams, Céline Dion, and Gladys Knight, with 85,600 attendees. Directed by Don Mischer, the event drew 3.5 billion viewers, making it the most-watched TV broadcast until Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in 2022.
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