VIDEO: 8/8/08 Seen as Lucky in China

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August 8, 2008—August 8 is not just the opening day for the Olympics in Beijing. The date is considered especially lucky in China, where more babies are being born on this date, and couples are getting married.

© 2008 National Geographic (AP)

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