(BEIJING, December 24) -- Groundbreaking of the National Stadium was held at 9:15 am on December 24, 2003, indicating the full start of the construction of the venues for the Beijing Olympics. This also marks a historic event in China's history; China has dreamed of hosting the Games for over a century.

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