Sock it to me-black history style

Mike Tyson was knocked out by James "Buster" Douglas on this date in 1990 in the 10th round of a Tokyo, Japan, match. This was one of the greatest upsets in boxing's history.

Nelson R. Mandela, South Africa's Black nationalist leader, was released from prison after 27 years on this date in 1990. Four years after his release, he was elected President of South Africa.

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