In 1988, Houston returned from the European leg to perform a benefit concert for the United Negro College Fund on August 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Following this, Houston resumed her tour in Italy. Houston performed a set at Wembley Stadium, playing to over 72,000 fans during the historic event. Houston cancelled an Italian concert date after agreeing to fly back to London to pay tribute to a then-imprisoned Nelson Mandela who was celebrating his birthday. A party was thrown with guests such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, and Clive Davis. At the same time, the singer had just broken The Beatles' record of seven consecutive #1 singles in the US. Houston played nine consecutive nights at Wembley Arena in London. In Europe, Houston visited 12 countries, playing to over half a million fans. She returned to the Sunshine State where she ended her North American leg at the Orange County Convention Center on December 8, 1987. She began on July 4 in Tampa, Florida, where she played to over 70,000 people. Following the release of Whitney, Houston began promoting the album with a world tour.
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