1918 - was born in Transkei, South Africa .
1942 - qualified in law in 1942.
1944 - joined the African National Congress.
1948 - against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies.
1956 - on trial for treason
1961 - was acquitted for treason.
1962 - was arrested and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour.
1963 - was brought to stand trial for plotting to overthrow the government by violence.
1964 - was sentenced to life imprisonment.
1990 - was released.
1991 - was elected President of the ANC.
1993 - won Nobel Peace Prize.
1994 - the first President of South Africa
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