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Nelson Mandella is Born
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandella was born on July 18th, 1918 in Transkei, South Africa. Nelson was born to Cheif (Nkosi) Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela and Nosekeni Fanny Mandela. Nelson's father had 4 wives and a total of 13 children, so Nelson was born into a rather large family; 1 father, 1 mother and 3 sister wives, 3 full sisters, 3 half brothers, and six half sisters. His original name was not in fact Nelson, but his middle name of Rolihlahla. Mandela's name of Nelson was given to him by a teacher. -
Nelson Mandella's Father Dies
After Nelson Mandela's father died, he was adopted by the acting regent of the Thembu tribe, Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo. His life changed dramatically after this, the chief having adopted him out of favor to Nelson's Dad. He had suggested that Jongintaba become cheif a few years back. -
Nelson Mandella Joined The African National Congress
Nelson Mandella became an active part in the anti-apartheid movement with his membership of the Anchorage National Congress, which deals with actions involved with the community and how it works. The anti-apartheid movement was basically stopping black and white segregation. The exact day of this join was not found.... -
Nelson Mandella Helps Found ANCYL
A group of young Africans banded together, working to give a voice to the people who didn't have it and basically being a younger version of the ANC. Nelson Mandella becomes president of the African National Congress Youth League, having founded it. -
The ANC Officially Adopts ANCYL
The ANC officially adopts ANCYL, having been named after ANC. The exact date of this event could not be found eithe, but the year is stated. -
Nelson Mandella Starts A Law Firm with Oliver Tambo
Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela were good activist and school friends. They started a law firm, mainly for African Americans with little money or no voice in the community. The exact date for this could not be found either, but the year is stated. -
The Defiance Movement
The Defiance Movement was an anti-apartheid movement supported by Nelson Mandela that started in 1952. -
The Congress of The People
This was a movement or a meeting rather that met in Africa and tried to create a "plan" for their country. This plan included an anti-apartheid Africa. -
Nelson Mandella is Charged With High Treason
Nelson Mandella was tried on counts for high-treason along with other Anti-Apartheid activists, numbering to about 150. The charges were dropped after a four year trial and no jail time was given. -
Nelson Mandella Marries For The Second Time
Nelson Mandela marries his second wife, Winnie Madikizela after divorcing his first wife. Winnie later played a huge role in the release of Nelson from prison. -
Sharpeville Massacre
Anti-apartheid movements escaladed and police retaliated by killing 69 African Americans. This may have been part of the reason why Nelson Mandela later decided to retreat to violence. Nelson knew that the only way to end apartheid was to strike back, though he did not like it. -
Nelson Mandella is Sentanced to Life
Nelson Mandela launched a campain of economic sabotage, being sentanced to life in court. Mandela decided to defend himself, having the smarts and know how to do so. Instead of using hateful words and striking back at the defense, he expressed his views of democracy and equality. -
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Nelson Mandella Serves Time At Robben Island
After being sentanced to life in prison for economic sabotage, Nelson Mandela serves time at Robben Island. Robben Island is the prison Mandela spent the most time, having been moved to a different prison in 1982. -
Oliver Tambo Launches an International Campaign to Free Mandela
Oliver Tambo was in exile when he launched a worldwide campain to free Nelson Mandela. Mandela's wife Winnie also helped on another campain, or even this one, but the information on this aspect of his freedom was little in number. The official launch date of the campain was also not listed. -
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Nelson Mandella Serves Time at Pollsmoor Prison
Nelson Mandella is moved to Pollsmoor Prison in 1982 to serve more time in his life sentance. This is the second longest time spent in one prison for Nelson Mandella. -
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Nelson Mandella Serves Time at Victor Verster Prison
These are the last two years that Nelson Mandela will spend in prison, having been moved once again, but this time to Victor Verster Prison. Although Mandela did not know this, his people would pull together and free him. -
The Ban on the ANC Is Lifted
Citizens of Africa rejoiced in 1990 when the ANC, previously having been banned, was free to meet again. The world tightened it's grip on the anti-apartheid movment and, under pressure, the current president cracked. He lifted the ban with the political stir of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment still occuring. The exact date of the ban lift was not found. -
Nelson Mandella is Released From Prison
In 1990, Nelson Mandela is released from prison after extensive campaining from the African citizens and International support. Nelson Mandela did not take this in anger and try for revenge, but was very peaceful about it. On the streets of their country, crowds swarmed and peopled yelled in excitement. A 30 year struggle for Mandela had just ended. -
Nelson Mandella Accepts a Nobel Peace Prize
Nelson Mandela recieves a Nobel Peace Prize for his activism and strong belief of the anti-apartheid movement. The peace prize was also given to the current president, but the exact date of this event was not found, only the year. -
Mr. Mandella is Overwhelmingly Voted President
In the first democratic election for South Africa, Nelson Mandela is overwhelmingly voted for president. This was the first election in which all races were allowed to vote, something Nelson had fought very hard for. The exact date was not found, but the year in which it occured was.
