Apartheid and Mandela Timeline By nicksobey Jan 8, 1913 ANC Founded Jul 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela is Born Apr 15, 1927 Native Laws Administration Act is passed Apr 15, 1948 National Party wins genereal election, brings in apartheid laws. Apr 15, 1954 Defiance Campaign Begins Apr 15, 1960 SharpeVille Massacre Apr 15, 1961 Spear of The Nation Founded Apr 15, 1962 Nelson Mandela Arrested and Sent to Prison Apr 15, 1976 Soweto Uprising Apr 15, 1977 Gleneagles Agreement, Banning all international sport in SA