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Born
Nelson Mandela was born in South Arica to the Xhosa Royal Family -
ANCYL Founded
The African National Congress Youthg Laegue was formed by Anton Lembede and Mandela was appointed a member of the executive committee. This group was established to oppose Racism against coloured people. -
Mandela and Tambo was founded
Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo founded their own law firm in Johannesburg. The exact date is unknown. -
Mandela Arrested and Tried for the 1st Time
Mandela arrested for "High Treason" Against the State. Court Cases Started. -
Mandela's 1st Trial Ends
After a 6 year trial, Mandela was pronounced Not Guilty for "High Treason" Against the state. -
MK Reveals its existence
MK (Umkhonto we Sizwe) was a "terrorist group" that fought against racial abuse using guerrilla warfare. They showed their existence with 57 bombings on Military bases, power lines, telephone lines and power plants. -
Mandela Captured
Mandela was captured on his way back from a peace conference in Ethipoia. -
Mandela sentenced to Imprisonment
Mandela found guilty for being a "Communist Agitator" and was sentenced to Life Imprisonment. -
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Mandela stayed in Prison
Mandela stayes in Prison for 27 years, the standard life sentence in Sount Africa at the Time. -
Mandela Inaugurated as President
Mandela was Inaugurated in Pretoria and became the First South African Black President, the year that South Africa became a democratic state -
Mandela Retires
Mandela delivered his final speech as president on this day, and he then retired. -
Mandela Falls Very Ill
Mandela fell very ill, so he stopped all of his campaigning until he felt better, but he never did get better. The exact date that he fell ill is unknown. -
Mandela Pronounced Dead
The first notification of Mandela's death was a speech addressed to the world by the South African President, Jacob Zuma. Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace. <3