Dec 5 - Here are some important dates and events in the life of former South African President and anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95: July 18, 1918 - Born Nelson ...

Nelson Mandela’s legendary fight against South Africa’s apartheid began in his early 30s, around 1950 — two years after the legal mandate for segregation was implemented. Mandela, a young attorney, ...

Nelson Mandela was born in 1918, a time when virtually all of Africa was under European colonial rule. His death at age 95 was announced Thursday, Dec. 5. Here are some milestones from his life. July ...

Every July, South Africa comes alive with heartfelt tributes to one of its greatest heroes, Nelson Mandela. Mandela Month not only celebrates his indomitable spirit and lifelong commitment to social ...

When most filmmakers approach a figure as towering as Nelson Mandela, the natural instinct is often to add to whatever myths already exist. In Troublemaker, which premiered at the Sundance Film ...

Dec. 5, 2013 — -- intro: Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically elected president in 1994. The following videos highlight some of the memorable moments from the last ...

Feb. 11, 1990 — Nelson Mandela is released from Victor Verster Prison to cheering crowds. Addresses thousands of well-wishers gathered on the Grand Parade, from the balcony of the City Hall in Cape ...

Dec 15 - Here are some important dates and events in the life of South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela, who died on Dec. 5 aged 95: July 18, 1918 - Born Nelson ...