Durban in the Space Age

The atlas holds 3 people and 6 moments here, from 1991 to 2001. The most recorded lives are Nelson Mandela, Fidel Castro and Whitney Houston.

Notable people

1. Nelson Mandela

   from 1991 to 2000

   3 moments here

   South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, lawyer and statesman. Mandela helped lead the African National Congress, co-founded its armed wing,…

2. Fidel Castro

   from 1998 to 2001

   2 moments here

   Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…

3. Whitney Houston

   in 1994

   1 moment here

   American singer, actress, producer, and cultural icon known for recordings including “I Will Always Love You,” major world tours, film roles, and…

Moments

1. 1991 Elected ANC president in Durban Nelson Mandela
2. 1994 Casts first vote at Ohlange Nelson Mandela
3. 1994 First South Africa concert Whitney Houston
4. 1998 State visit and NAM summit Fidel Castro
5. 2000 Closes Durban AIDS conference Nelson Mandela
6. 2001 World Conference against Racism Fidel Castro

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