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Jan 1, 1488
European Arrival in South Africa
The Europeans arrived in South Africa in 1488. -
Battle of Cape Colony
The British took Cape Colony in battle. They now control South Africa. -
Apartheid Begins
Apartheid began. Now South Africa is a divided nation. -
The ANC Is Banned
The African National Congress (ANC) was banned on this day. It become illegall to be at all involoved with them. -
Nelson Mandela Arrested
On this day Nelson Mandela was arrested for being the leader of the ANC. -
South African Prime Minister Assinated
The South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd was killed on this day. -
South Africa Was Banned From The Olympics
South Africa wasn't allowed to compete in the Winter Olympics held in Tokyo. -
Uprisings in Soweto
More than 600 people were killed in this uprising. -
Mandela Released
Mandela was released from prison on this date. -
Interim Constitution Is Created
An Interim Constitution is created in South Africa. -
Apartheid Ends
The first democratic elections were held on this day. Apartheid was finally over. -
FW de Klerk Meets Mandela
FW de Klerk, the new president, meets Mandela shortly before he is released from jail.
