This Day In History

 

Nelson Mandela inaugurated as president of South Africa

Nelson Mandela, whose efforts to end apartheid led to his imprisonment (1962–90) and earned him a share (with F.W. de Klerk) of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, became president of South Africa this day in 1994.

May 10, 1994

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/May-10