About Nelson Mandela Released from Prison
Nelson Mandela walked free from Victor Verster Prison on 11 February 1990 after 27 years of imprisonment, delivering a speech to a crowd of thousands in Cape Town.
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How many days since Nelson Mandela was released?
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How many years since Nelson Mandela was released?
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What day of the week was Nelson Mandela's release from prison?
Nelson Mandela's release from prison was on a Sunday, 11 February 1990.
When is the next anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison?
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