1979 in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia

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".

Incumbents

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

Births

August 20 — Mandy Leach, freestyle swimmer

See also

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