Guide Note
Former South African President Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday was honored with The 46664 Concert in London, England's Hyde Park on Friday, June 27, 2008. VH1 aired the concert as a two-hour special on Monday, June 30, 2008.
Fast Facts
- Concert location: Hyde Park in London, England
- Air date: Monday, June 30, 2008 at 9/8c
- Correspondent: Will Smith
- Streamed live from VH1.com on Friday, June 27, 2008
- Concert benefits Mandela's HIV/AIDS charity
- Concert and charity named 46664 in recognition of Mandela's prison number
- Mandela's birth date: July 18, 1918
About Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa in 1918. Mandela became politically active and was the leader of the African National Congress. He was imprisoned for crimes related to his anti-apartheid activities. Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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