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Fiji became a British Crown Colony in 1874, and an independent dominion in the British Commonwealth in 1970; the British Monarch ( Queen Elizabeth II remained the Head of State until 1987, when she formally abdicated following two military coups. From 1874 to 1987 the Monarch's functions were exercised in Fiji by his or her representative, the Governor (up to 1970), and, following independence, by the Governor-General.- Sir Robert Sidney Foster : 10 October 1970- 13 January 1973
- Ratu Sir George Cakobau : 13 January 1973- 12 February 1983Events January January 1 Beat Raaflaub became Basel Boys Choir's new conductor January 1 the ARPANET officially changes to use the Internet Protocol, creating the Internet. January 1 compulsory wearing of seat belts becomes law in the UK. January 2 The mu
- Ratu Sir Penaia GanilauRatu Sir Penaia Ganilau Order (Governor-General) 3rd Governor-General Term of Office Governor-General) 12 February 1983 15 October 1987 Followed Ratu Sir George Cakobau Succeeded by none (office abolished in 1987) Order (President) 1st President Term of O : 12 February 1983- 6 October 1987
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