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The following lists events that happened during 1979 in Rhodesia (to 1 June), Zimbabwe Rhodesia (from 1 June to 21 December) and Southern Rhodesia (from 21 December).
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Josiah Zion Gumede (starting 1 June and ending 12 December)
- Prime Minister: Abel Muzorewa (starting 1 June and ending 12 December)
Events
[edit]- 12 February - Air Rhodesia Flight 827 was shot down by guerillas, killing 59.[1]
- 1 June - Rhodesia becomes Zimbabwe Rhodesia as an interim state.
- 12 December - In line with the terms of the Lancaster House Agreement, Zimbabwe Rhodesia formally returns to colonial status as the "British Dependency of Southern Rhodesia".
Births
[edit]- 20 August — Mandy Leach, freestyle swimmer
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Ranter, Harro. "Unlawful Interference Vickers 748D Viscount VP-YND, Monday 12 February 1979". www.aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
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