17 hours ago · Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. One of the most important incidents that changed the course events in South Africa and the world eventually took place on this day. Nelson Mandela, once considered South Africa’s most wanted man, walked out of the Victor Verster Prison at 4:16 pm local time on February 11, 1990 after ...

11 hours ago · Today is Tuesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2025. There are 323 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 11, 1990, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 ...

13 hours ago · Mandela walked out of the Victor Verster Prison in the Western Cape on the 11th of February 1990, marking a historic point in the downfall of the apartheid regime. Following his release from a 27 ...

11 hours ago · Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest symbols of democracy, was released today, February 11, 1990 after 27 years in prison. 35 Yrs Ago, Mandela Walked Out Of Prison.

Jan 30, 2025 · Nelson Mandela’s release was not just a moment of national importance but a global event being hailed After spending 27 years behind bars for his role in fighting against apartheid, he emerged as a symbol of resilience, forgiveness, and leadership. The images of his raised fist as he exited the prison grounds are remembered by people worldwide.

12 hours ago · On Feb. 11, 1990, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in prison. (Mandela would be elected president of South Africa four years later.) Also on this date:

Jun 27, 2013 · The evening before his release from 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela was ushered into a secret meeting with South African President F.W. de Klerk for a conversation that sounded straight...

Feb 7, 2024 · On 11 February 1990, at 16:14 local time, Nelson Mandela, once South Africa's most wanted man, walked out of Victor Verster Prison hand-in-hand with his then wife Winnie, after spending 27...

Feb 10, 2023 · This year marks 33 years since the release of Nelson Mandela. He was released unconditionally on 11 February 1990, after spending 27 years in prison. This release happened after the Apartheid government had previously offered him conditional freedom in 1985.

Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in South Africa after 27 years. His release followed the relaxation of apartheid laws - including lifting the ban on...