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1977 in Botswana

Explore 6 historical events and records for Botswana in 1977.

Historical records for Botswana in 1977

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March

Armament

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

The Botswana Defence Force is established

Botswana Defence Force

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

The Botswana Defence Force is established

October

Election

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

The BDP wins a majority, Khama is re-elected as President

President of Botswana

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

The BDP wins a majority, Khama is re-elected as President

Other events (month unknown)

Border Settlement

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

UN Security Council resolution demands Rhodesian hostilities on the Botswana border cease

UN Security Council

Khama, Seretse ยท President of Botswana ยท Government / Government of Botswana

UN Security Council resolution demands Rhodesian hostilities on the Botswana border cease

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