Nelson Mandela Turns 90
He was surrounded by stars from the movie and music industries, but Nelson Mandela was the big draw at the iconic South African leader's 90th birthday party in London's Hyde Park, where Mandela took his moment in the spotlight to urge well-wishers to continue the fight against AIDS.He was surrounded by stars from the movie and music industries, but Nelson Mandela was the big draw at the iconic South African leader’s 90th birthday party in London’s Hyde Park, where Mandela took his moment in the spotlight to urge well-wishers to continue the fight against AIDS.
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