A timeline of about five events in Nelson Mandela's life?

1. 1918: Nelson Mandela is born on July 18 in the village of Mvezo in South Africa.
2. 1944: Mandela joins the African National Congress (ANC) and becomes actively involved in the fight against apartheid.
3. 1962: Mandela is arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for incitement and leaving the country without a passport.
4. 1990: Mandela is released from prison after serving 27 years and begins negotiations with the South African government to end apartheid.
5. 1994: Mandela is elected as the first black president of South Africa in the country's first democratic elections.

1. 1918: Born on July 18th in Mvezo, South Africa.
2. 1944: Joins the African National Congress (ANC) and becomes a leader in the anti-apartheid movement.
3. 1964: Sentenced to life in prison for his role in the anti-apartheid struggle.
4. 1990: Released from prison after 27 years.
5. 1994: Elected as the first black president of South Africa.