Nelson Mandela Timeline

  • ANC Was Formed

    ANC Was Formed
    (D.S.2,4)
  • Nelson Mandela is Born

    Nelson Mandela is Born
    He is born in Mvezo, South Africa ("A Rural Childhood").
  • Nelson's Father Died

    Before his father died he made sure he was going to be taken care of by his unclewho was to provide him with a good educatiuon. ("Mandela Data Set 1"pg.3)
  • Nelson Continues Education

    Nelson Continues Education
    When Nelson was 16 he decided to continue his education unlike most. (D.S.2,12)
  • Mandela Begins attending ANC Meetings

    Mandela Begins attending ANC Meetings
    In 1942 Nelson Mandela began to attend ANC meetings. One of the leaders was Walter Sisulu one of Nelson's friends. (D.S.2,9)
  • Aparthied Laws Discriminate Blacks

    Aparthied Laws Discriminate Blacks
    The 1953 Aparthied laws meant blacks and non-whites had to give up on their dreams.(D.S.2,18)
  • Mandela Captured

    Mandela Captured
    In 1962 Nelson Mandela was arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison. (D.S.2,5)
  • Mandela Charged With Sabotage

    Mandela Charged With Sabotage
    Nelson was charged with sabotage in October of 1963. This came after he had already been charged with and convicted for leaving the country illegally. (D.S.2,11)
  • P.W Botha Tells White Citizens to adapt

    P.W Botha Tells White Citizens to adapt
    P.W Botha tells white citizens to either "adapt or die".(D.S.1,9)
  • Mandela Meets With South Africa President

    Mandela Meets With South Africa President
    Nelson Mandela met with president P.W Botha on July 4, 1989 to discuss what they were fighting for. The meeting was pleasant.(D.S.2,15)
  • Walter Sisulu Released from Prison

    Walter Sisulu Released from Prison
    President De Klerk released many prisoners in 1989, including Nelson's long-time friend Walter Sisulu. This laid the foundation for Nelson's futue presedential campaign and election. (D.S.2,10)
  • President de Klerk Makes Stunning Announcements

    President de Klerk Makes Stunning Announcements
    Stunning anouncements included ANC could operate legally,Temporary halt to exucutions,and national state of emergency would be lifted. (D.S.1,30)
  • Nelson wins Nobel Prize, along with President De Klerk

    Nelson wins Nobel Prize, along with President De Klerk
    Both Mandela and President De Klerk were awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993. (D.S 2,2)
  • Mandela Becomes South Africa's First Black President

    Mandela Becomes South Africa's First Black President
    On May 2,1994 the black majority finally had a say in who was President, and Nelson Mandela was who they wanted. Nelson won the election and become South Africa's first Black President.
  • Nelson Mandela Dies

    Nelson Mandela Dies
    Nelson Mandela died on December 5,2013. (nelsonmandela.org/timeline)