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1973 in Rhodesia

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Decades:
  
1960s 1970s

See also:
  
Other events of 1973 Timeline of Rhodesian history

The following lists events that happened during 1973 in Rhodesia.

Contents

Incumbents

  • President: Clifford Dupont
  • Prime Minister: Ian Smith

    • Events

  • 9 January - Rhodesia closes its borders with Zambia due to the Zambians harbouring guerrillas.
  • 4 February - Rhodesia re-opens its borders to Zambia but the Zambian side remained closed.
  • 22 May - Britain and United States veto a United Nations Security Council Resolution to extend sanctions against Rhodesia.
  • 21–25 June - A British delegation, led by Denis Greenhill visit Rhodesia for talks with the Rhodesian government and Bishop Abel Muzorewa, African National Council.
  • 17 July - Ian Smith, the Rhodesian Prime Minister and Bishop Abel Muzorewa, African National Council(ANC) meet.

    • References

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