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Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections

May. 02, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic elections; President...

Jacob Rothschild, financier from a family banking dynasty, dies at 87

Feb. 26, 2024 21:21 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Financier and philanthropist Jacob Rothschild, of the renowned Rothschild banking dynasty, has died at 87, his family said Monday. Rothschild began his career in the family bank, NM Rothschild & Sons, in 1963, before breaking away to start businesses and...