71.   It marked the beginning of the end of the British Empire.

72.   Jews on Saturday night celebrated the Selichot service, a midnight ceremony marking the beginning of the High Holiday season of introspection, self-examination and repentance.

73.   June marked the beginning of a comeback.

74.   Kristalnacht marked the beginning of the Jewish genocide.

75.   Mayor Rudolph Giuliani will signal the lowering of a refurbished ball to mark the beginning of the new year.

76.   Marking the beginning of the Holocaust is, of course, a subjective matter.

77.   Monday marked the beginning of hurricane season over the tropical eastern Pacific.

78.   Next week marks the beginning of a season of confession for many faithful.

79.   Of course, like so many other endings, graduation also marks the beginning of other things, starting with high school.

80.   October marks the beginning of the peak coffee processing period, as roasters prepare for the jump in demand that typically occurs in December, when temperatures drop.