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This is an archive article published on August 14, 2008

Empire State Building shines with Olympic pride

The Empire State Building is shining with Olympic spirit: Each of its top four sides are being lit with the different colors of 66 competing countries.

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The Empire State Building is shining with Olympic spirit: Each of its top four sides are being lit with the different colors of 66 competing countries.

The Empire State Building8217;s manager says it is the first time the iconic building has split the tower8217;s sides with four separate country8217;s lights.

The lighting honors the top 66 countries taking part in the Summer Games in Beijing, based on the number of athletes from each country.

The lights began on August 7 and continue through the end of the games on August 24. The first and last day8217;s lights honor the US and China.

The Empire State Building yesterday was lit from sunset to midnight to salute Cuba on its north side, Slovenia on its west side, Ukraine on its south side and Spain on its east side.

 

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