Nelson Mandella
1918: Mandella born South Africa.
1942: Qualified in law.
1944: Joined African Natinal Congress.
After 1948: Engaged in resistance, apartheid policies.
1956 - 1961: Trial for treason.
1960: ANC banned.
1961: Acquitted, charged.
1962: Arrested and sentenced.
1963: Fellow leaders arrested.
1964: Life in prison.
1964 - 1982: Transfered Robben Island Prison.
1990: Released.
1991: President of ANC.
