Nelson Mandela visit
Thousands of well-wishers packed Leeds’s Millennium Square in 2001 to greet former South African leader Nelson Mandela during his first official trip to the north of England. Five thousand well-wishers yesterday travelled from far and wide to pay tribute to the former South African leader on his first official trip to the north of England, creating global recognition for Leeds and giving a huge economic boost.
Graf Zeppelin flyover
On August 19, 1931, the Graf Zeppelin airship flew over Leeds.
Unveiling of the Black Prince
Though the colossal equestrian statue of Edward the Black Prince was initially controversial at its unveiling in 1903, it had a huge cultural impact by providing the first major figure with a historical association to Leeds.
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