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Nelson Mandela
Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela is born a member of the Madiba clan. His tribal name, "Rolihalah," means "troublemaker." He is later given his English name, Nelson, by a teacher at his school -
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Nelson Mandela
Joins the African National Congress (ANC) as an activist. -
Nelson Mandela
Parliament passes new laws extending racial segregation by creating separate homelands for major black groups in South Africa -
Nelson Mandela
His mother dies and his eldest son is killed in a car crash but he not allowed to attend either of the funerals -
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 27 years