History of Uganda (1971–79) History of Uganda (1971–79) The history of Uganda between 1971 and 1979 comprises the history of Uganda during Idi Amin's military dictatorship over Uganda. The Ugandan economy was devastated by Idi Amin's policies, including the expulsion of Asians, the nationalisation of businesses and industry, and the expansion of the public sector. The real value of salaries and wages collapsed by 90% in less than a decade. The number of people killed as a result of his regime is unknown; estimates from international observers and human rights groups range from 100,000 to 500,000. From Uganda's independence from Great Britain in 1962
The Last Word (1979 film) as a Los Angeles police captain, Gerrity, attempts to defuse the situation. The Last Word (1979 film) The Last Word is a 1979 film starring Richard Harris. It was the last movie directed by Roy Boulting. It was also known as The Numbers. A washed-up inventor takes matters into his own hands in a very extreme way when he learns that his house will be condemned and his beloved children left on the street. Danny Travis is so upset that when a city official comes to evict him from the premises, he takes the man hostage. A television reporter, Paula