- 1942 - Qualified in law.
- 1944 - Joined the African National Congress.
- 1948 - Engaged in resistance against the ruling National.
- 1960 - Argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC.
- 1961 - Went on Trail for treason.
- Get Acquitted.
- The ANC Executive considered Mandela's proposal violent act.
- 1962 - Get arrested and sentenced for five years.
- 1963 - Mandela was brought to Stand Trail.
- 1964 - Eight of the accused including Mandela were sentenced to life
imprisonment.
- 1964 to 1982 - He was incarcerated at Robben Island prison.
- 1990 - Was released.
- 1991 - Mandela was elected president of the ANC.
