When was Kenneth Kaunda born?

Kenneth Kaunda was born on 1924-04-28.

What events was Kenneth Kaunda involved in?

Cabinet minister in the National Assembly of Zambia

What events was Kenneth Kaunda involved in?

head of state and head of government of Zambia

Kenneth Kaunda

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Born — Life — 1924-04-28
Kenneth Kaunda was born on 1924-04-28.
Began serving as Defence Minister — Career — 1964-01-01
Cabinet minister in the National Assembly of Zambia
Began serving as Prime Minister of Zambia — Career — 1964-01-22
head of government of Zambia
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of Zambia — Career — 1964-10-24
head of government of Zambia
Began serving as President of Zambia — Career — 1964-10-24
head of state and head of government of Zambia
Stopped serving as Defence Minister — Career — 1970-01-01
Cabinet minister in the National Assembly of Zambia
Received Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding — Recognition — 1970-01-01
Award
Began serving as chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity — Career — 1970-09-01
posición de la Organización para la Unidad Africana
Began serving as Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement — Career — 1970-09-08
highest position in the Non-Aligned Movement
Stopped serving as chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity — Career — 1971-06-21
posición de la Organización para la Unidad Africana
Stopped serving as Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement — Career — 1973-09-05
highest position in the Non-Aligned Movement
Began serving as Defence Minister — Career — 1973-12-01
Cabinet minister in the National Assembly of Zambia
Received Order of José Martí — Recognition — 1975
Kenneth Kaunda had a award received connection with Order of José Martí.
Received Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry — Recognition — 1975-05-28
fifth degree of the Order of Prince Henry
Stopped serving as Defence Minister — Career — 1979-01-01
Cabinet minister in the National Assembly of Zambia
Received Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class — Recognition — 1983-09-07
Kenneth Kaunda had a award received connection with Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class.
Began serving as chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity — Career — 1987-07-27
posición de la Organización para la Unidad Africana
Stopped serving as chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity — Career — 1988-05-25
posición de la Organización para la Unidad Africana
Stopped serving as President of Zambia — Career — 1991-11-02
head of state and head of government of Zambia
Received Order of Agostinho Neto — Recognition — 1992
Angolan state award
Received Order of the Eagle of Zambia — Recognition — 2003
Zambian state award
Died — Life — 2021-06-17
Kenneth Kaunda died on 2021-06-17.