Ian Douglas Smith11 November 1965
Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.
Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.
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