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Former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa speaks to visitors on March 8, 1999 in his residence in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa speaks to visitors on March 8, 1999 in his residence in Houghton, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images.

Nelson Mandela International Day: A Global Tribute to the Legacy of a Hero

Each year, on July 18, the global community comes together to honor the remarkable life and lasting influence of Nelson Mandela through the observance of Nelson Mandela International Day.