Apartheid By perryqas Jun 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela born. May 26, 1948 Apartheid begins Period: May 26, 1948 to Apr 27, 1994 Apartheid Jun 24, 1952 The African National Congress starts the Defiance Campaign. Oct 5, 1953 The Bantu Education Act is passed. Dec 5, 1956 Nelson Mandela arrested for treason but found no guilty. Jun 17, 1959 Separate areas are created for the major black groups. Mar 21, 1960 Sixty-nine people are killed in the Sharpeville Massacre. Aug 5, 1962 Nelson Mandela arrested for treason and found guilty, sentenced to life. Nov 7, 1974 South Africa is expelled from the United Nations. Jun 16, 1976 More than 600 students are killed in the Soweto Massacre. Sep 12, 1977 Steve Biko is killed and that raises awareness. Feb 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela get released from prision. Dec 10, 1993 Nelson Mandela wins peace prize Apr 27, 1994 Apartheid ends May 10, 1994 Nelson Mandela elected president May 10, 1994 Nelson Mandela becomes president. Dec 5, 2013 Nelson Mandela passes
