London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony

A giant cube displays images of British culture across the decades during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games at London's Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012.

Searchlights over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games on July 27th, 2012. 

Paul McCartney performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27th at the Olympic Stadium in London.

A performer in the role of Queen Elizabeth II jumps out of a helicopter into the stadium during a James Bond-themed sketch for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27th in London.

Alex Trimble of Two Door Cinema Club performs during the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.

Scottish singer Emeli Sande performs "Abide With Me" during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games featured a wide-ranging celebration of British popular culture, including references to Mary Poppins, Harry Potter and Peter Pan.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27th, 2012.

Performers pay tribute to British music during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Performers pay tribute to decades of British music during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Arctic Monkeys perform during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012 in London.

Dizzee Rascal performs during the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.

The Olympic rings light up the stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Mariel Zagunis of the United States Olympic fencing team carries her country's flag during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012 in London.

The Olympic flame at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27th, 2012. 

Paul McCartney performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012 in London.

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games included a tribute to British music through the decades. 

Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie performs during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games at the London's Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012. 

Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls perform before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games at London's Olympic Stadium on July 27th, 2012.