On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1980, the colony of Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain and became Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe gained independence - April 18, 1980

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