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Happy b'day Mandela!
Updated On: 19 July, 2011 07:54 AM IST | | Agencies
Millions of South African schoolchildren sang happy birthday to Nelson Mandela as he turned 93 yesterday, while politicians and ordinary citizens did charity work to support his call to do good
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Millions of South African schoolchildren sang happy birthday to Nelson Mandela as he turned 93 yesterday, while politicians and ordinary citizens did charity work to support his call to do good.
For the third year, at the request of his charitable foundation, July 18 is observed as Mandela Day, recognised by the United Nations as a global call to volunteer for good causes for 67 minutes representing each year of Mandela's life in active politics.
For the third year, at the request of his charitable foundation, July 18 is observed as Mandela Day, recognised by the United Nations as a global call to volunteer for good causes for 67 minutes representing each year of Mandela's life in active politics.
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| Nelson Mandela celebrates his 93rd birthday with his family in Qunu yesterday. South African school children prepare to serenade the South African icon by singing a special rendition of Happy Birthday Read Next Story Trending Stories |


