The following lists events that happened during 1970 in the self-declared Republic of Rhodesia. Incumbents President: Clifford Dupont (from 2 March 1970) Prime Minister: Ian Smith Events February 17 February - Decimal Day in Rhodesia - the Rhodesian dollar is introduced to replace the Rhodesian pound. March 2 March - Rhodesia becomes a self-declared republic, but it is not recognized by the international community. Rhodesia remains legally a British colony in international law. 17 March - Britain and United States use their veto rights in the United Nations Security Council to avoid implementation of complete mandatory sanctions on Rhodesia. May 21 May - Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Rhodesia and John Vorster, Prime Minister of South Africa hold private talks. Births January 24 — Neil Johnson, cricketer March 15 — Crispen Mutakanyi, middle distance runner Years of the 20th century in Zimbabwe Rhodesia 1970s in Rhodesia Rhodesia