Politics · February 11, 1990

Release of Nelson Mandela

Name: Release of Nelson Mandela
Start: 1990-02-11
Location: Paarl, South Africa

36 years ago · Paarl, South Africa

36th anniversary

Nelson Mandela walks free after 27 years in prison.

The 37th anniversary falls on February 11, 2027.

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Nelson Mandela

Anti-apartheid revolutionary who spent 27 years in prison and became South Africa's first Black president.

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Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman known for his work on the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, electric power distribution and early motion pictures.

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Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress. Her accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Taylor Lautner

Taylor Daniel Lautner ( LOWT-nər; born February 11, 1992) is an American actor, martial artist, and producer. He is best known for playing the werewolf Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012).

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Sarah Palin

Sarah Louise Palin ( PAY-lin; née Heath; born February 11, 1964) is an American politician, commentator, and author who served as the ninth governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. She was the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee with U.S. senator John McCain.

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