11 November 1965Unilateral Declaration of IndependenceIan Douglas Smith
Smith's government issues a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1965, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Smith's government issues a unilateral declaration of independence from Britain.
Smith declares independence under white minority rule, prompting international sanctions.
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