11 February 1976Capture of HuamboJonas Malheiro Savimbi
UNITAs capital falls to the FNLA
Historical records for Angola in 1976, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
UNITAs capital falls to the FNLA
400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his Government is officially recognized by the OAS
400 years of Portuguese dominion end, Netu becomes the first president of Angola, his Government is officially recognized by the OAS
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
The MPLA defeats the FNLA in the Battle of Dead Road and the FNLA retreated to Zaire
Gains South African support & establishes a miliary camp on the South West Africa border
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