Nelson Mandela By mcurley Jul 18, 1918 His real name is Rolilahanla Mandela. He was born in Mvzo duihrfhguihsguiewyrgfuhgdeafre Feb 6, 1940 Expelled from Fort Hare for political activism. Feb 6, 1943 Study to be a lawyer Jul 1, 1952 Defiance campaign and the ANC Youth League May 10, 1957 Divorced wife Jul 8, 1958 Married Winnie Madikizela Jan 18, 1961 Leader of the armed wing of the African National Congress Feb 6, 1962 Sent to prison Feb 6, 1990 Released from prison after 27 years Feb 6, 1993 Won the Nobel Peace prize Apr 6, 1994 First South African president who was elected in a completely democratic election May 10, 1994 President of South Africa Jun 6, 1999 He retired from public life Feb 6, 2005 Son dies of AIDS He becomes committed to fight against AIDS Jul 18, 2007 Started a group of world leaders to talk about the worlds tough issues Feb 6, 2010 Made his last public appearance Apr 18, 2011 VIsited Michelle Obama during her trip to South Africa Dec 6, 2012 94 year old Mandela was hospitalized
