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National Party Elected
Policy of apartheid adopted by the National Party -
The Population Registration
The Registration act constisted of laws that required to carry Dom passes. It also authorized to where a person lives, moves or even work in a certain area. -
Nelson Mandela is arrested
He was arrested for being involved in 23 different acts of sabatoge & trying to overthrow the government. He was caught by the police while in possession of 48,000 Soviet-made anti-personnel mines and 210,000 hand-grenades. -
South Africa becomes Independent
South Africa declared a republic -
Sharpville Massacre
In the town of Sharpeville, 67 Africans are killed while protesting Apartheid. -
Soweto protest
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UN creates Emargo
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The beginning of the end of Aparthid
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Freedom Day
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Gov. creates 5-year plan
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Mandela becomes President
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The World Cup
South Africa hosts the World Cup soccer tournament.