nelson mandela By cjones61 Jan 1, 1900 the discovery of diamonds in south africa Jul 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela was born birth Jan 1, 1940 the ANP was able to gain a strong majority Jan 1, 1944 joned the ANC ANC Jan 1, 1950 the PRA that all africans be classifid Jan 1, 1951 the BAA established a basis Jan 1, 1953 the PSA and the CLAA were past Jan 1, 1956 went on trial for treason trialed Jan 1, 1960 ANC was baned anc Jan 1, 1960 a grope of black refused to crey ther pasis Jun 1, 1961 the ANC executive considered on the use of violent tactics the ANC Jan 1, 1962 mandela was arrested arrested Jan 1, 1963 members of the ANC and the Umkhonto were arrested ANC and Umkhonto Jun 12, 1964 eight of the accused , incluiding mandela.were sentenced to life inprisonment sentenced Jan 1, 1976 four of the homelands were created Jan 1, 1989 anyone could be detained Feb 11, 1990 mandela was released released