Dec 1974–Apr 1975North Vietnamconquers South
Nov 1975Suriname gainsindependence
Jan 1978–Jul 1979NicaraguanRevolution
Nov 1978Dominica gainsindependence
Feb 1979St Lucia gainsindependence
1 Oct 1979Canal Zonereturned toPanama
15 Oct 1979Junta seizes powerin El Salvador
27 Oct 1979St Vincent & Grenadinesgains independence