1979 Event Rhodesian bishop Able Muzorewa becomes premier 1979 Event Rhodesian bishop Muzorewa wins general election 1977 Event Ian Smith, espousing racial segregation, wins Rhodesian general election with 80% of overwhelmingly white electorate's vote 1966 Event Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith breaks diplomatic relations with Britain 1893 Death Allan Wilson, British/Rhodesian major, dies in battle
