Nelson Mandela's Timeline By terra5c Jul 18, 1918 Nelson Mandela was born Period: Jul 18, 1918 to Feb 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela Nov 8, 1927 Mandela's father died when he was 9 years old Jun 13, 1941 Mandela escaped to Johannesburg with 23 years Nov 16, 1943 Madela went to college Mar 1, 1944 Mandela joined the ANC Nov 8, 1951 Mandela became preseident of the ANC Nov 16, 1952 Opened his own law office Nov 16, 1962 Mandela was arrested for life Feb 11, 1990 Mandela was freed from jail after 27 years
