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nov 11, 1965 - Rhodesia illegally gains independence from Great Britain. (11 Nov 1965)

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Prime Minister Ian Smith announces that Rhodesia has broken away from Great Britain and that whites will control the government. Great Britain had been prepared to only grant independence if blacks were given some of the power in government.

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nov 11, 1965
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~ 60 years ago