Nelson Mandela walks out of Victor Verster prison after 27 years of imprisonment on Feb 11, 1990, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Nelson Mandela (left) and Winnie Mandela with fist raised. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is known worldwide for his struggle to overthrow white racism in South Africa for 50 years (1944-1994) and winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. He spent 27 years in prison from 1962- to 1990, and finally became the first black president of the country, bringing a unified and democratic South Africa.[Photo/CFP]