The Union Jack was raised in Harare, Zimbabwe (then known as Salisbury), on April 18, 1980, marking the country's independence from British colonial rule. This event was part of the official ceremony that recognized Zimbabwe as a sovereign nation, following years of conflict and negotiations. The raising of the flag symbolized the end of white minority rule and the beginning of a new era for the country.
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