1979 in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia

The following lists events that happened during 1979 in Rhodesia (to 1 June), Zimbabwe Rhodesia (from 1 June to 12 December) and Southern Rhodesia (from 12 December).

Incumbents President: Josiah Zion Gumede (starting 1 June and ending 12 December) Prime Minister: Abel Muzorewa (starting 1 June and ending 12 December)

Events 12 February - Air Rhodesia Flight 827 was shot down by guerillas, killing 59. 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 20 August — Mandy Leach, freestyle swimmer

See also

1978 in Rhodesia other events of 1979 1979 in the environment 1980 in Zimbabwe Years in Zimbabwe

References