Today in 1955, Walt Disney's Peter Pan premieres
1990
Mendela set free
After 27 years in prison, of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released on this day in 1990.
Nelson was convicted of sabotage along with several other ANC leaders and sentenced to life in prison.
1990
Buster Douglas KOs Mike Tyson
Also on this day in 1990, Mike Tyson is bested by Douglas in the 10th round of their heavyweight boxing match.
2012
Legendary singer Whitney Houston passes at 48
Lastly, on this day in 2012, Whitney Houston, one of the top-selling singers from the mid-1980s to late 1990s, is found dead in the bathtub of her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.
Sources:
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