1918, July 18 - born in Transkei,South Africa
1942 - qualified in law
1944 - joined the African National Congress
After 1948 - engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies
1956-1961 - went on trial for treason
1961 - was acquitted
1962 - was arrested and sentenced to five years' imprisonment
1963 - stand trial for plotting ro overthrow the government, his statement received consideravle international publicity
1964, June 12 - was sentenced to life imprisonment
1964-1982 - was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison
1990, February 11 - was released
1991 - was elected President of ANC
Good timeline you can think of his turning points and achievements, as well. Thanks for your work...
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