may 10, 1994 - Mandela Elected President of South Africa
Description:
Elected president on May 9th and helped end the country’s apartheid system of racial segregation and ushered in a peaceful transition to majority rule. Tried for sabotage, treason, and violent conspiracy in the infamous Rivonia Trial, leading to him serving 27 years in prison.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1994
Now
~ 30 years ago
