Former South African President Nelson Mandela turned 92 on Sunday as South Africans turned out to celebrate the first annual International Day in honor of the former leader. 

Rolihlahla Nelson Dalibunga Mandela born 18 July 1918, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

“I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

To learn more about this influential world leader, visit www.nelsonmandela.org.