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1970 in Rhodesia

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1970
in
Rhodesia

Decades:
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The following lists events that happened during 1970 in the self-declared Republic of Rhodesia.

Incumbents

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Events

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February

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March

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  • 2 March - Rhodesia becomes a self-declared republic, but it is not recognized by the international community. Rhodesia remains legally a British colony in international law.
  • 17 March - Britain and United States use their veto rights in the United Nations Security Council to avoid implementation of complete mandatory sanctions on Rhodesia.

May

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Births

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References

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  1. ^ White, Luise (23 March 2015). Unpopular Sovereignty: Rhodesian Independence and African Decolonization. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. p. XVI. ISBN 9780226235196. Retrieved 22 February 2024.