1979 in Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia

none August 2026 April 2022 1979 1979 1979 The following lists events that happened during 1979 in Rhodesia (to 1 June), Zimbabwe Rhodesia (from 1 June to 12 December) and Southern Rhodesia (from 12 December). Incumbents President: Josiah Zion Gumede (starting 1 June and ending 12 December) Prime Minister: Abel Muzorewa (starting 1 June and ending 12 December) Events 12 February - Air Rhodesia Flight 827 was shot down by guerillas, killing 59.Ranter Harro Unlawful Interference Vickers 748D Viscount VP-YND, Monday 12 February 1979 https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/328662 2026-08-08 www.aviation-safety.net 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". Births 20 August — Mandy Leach, freestyle swimmer See also 1978 in Rhodesia other events of 1979 1979 in the environment 1980 in Zimbabwe Years in Zimbabwe References 1979 Category:Years of the 20th century in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Zim