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| 1965 |
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| RHODESIA became a problem area, with the white government of Ian Smith demanding independence and then issuing a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (Nov.). The UN Security Council called for nonrecognition, and international economic sanctions against the white government were organized. | 1 |
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| Feb |
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| Malcolm X, a major American Muslim leader, was murdered in New York. | 2 |
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| Aug.–Sept |
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| Second World Population Conference met in Belgrade. | 3 |
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| Sept |
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| UN Security Council and U Thant were able to implement a cease-fire in the India-Pakistan fighting in the continuing conflict over Kashmir. | 4 |
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| Nov |
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| The UN General Assembly established the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to merge a variety of activities and organizations. | 5 |
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| Dec |
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| The UN General Assembly recommended mandatory sanctions against South Africa. | 6 |
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