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Ho Chi Minh (leader of China) declares that this form of government in Vietnam is the only legal one. This is recognised by Soviet Union and China; Australia supports French-sponsored government of Emperor Bao; US provides economic and military aid to the French in Indochina (Vietnam).
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This takes place after 55 day siege at Dien Bien Phu. Ends French occupation/colonism/presence in Indochina.
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The South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem visits Australia. Prime Minister Menzies reaffirms Australia's support of South Vietnam.
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The National Liberation Front for South Vietnam (communist military group) are formed by Hanoi leaders. They want a fully communist Vietnam.
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Reginald Townley (Minister for Defence) announces Australia's intentions of sendign 30 military advisors to South Vietnam (SVN).
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The first group of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
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The South Vietnam President and his brother are murdered in a military coup - known beforehand that it was going to occur by the US Government.
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The US reaffirm they will continue to support South Vietnam against communism; 15 000 'advisors' serve in South Vietnam by the year's end, giving $500mil in aid to South Vietnam at the same time.
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D Company, 6 RAR, strength of 108 men, battles North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) forces estimated at between 1500 and 2500 until relieved by A Company, carried in by armoured personnel carriers of 3 Troop, 1 APC Squadron. The enemy leaves 245 bodies on the battlefield while 17 Australian infantrymen and one APC crewman are killed. The Company earns the US Presidential Citation.
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Roughly 450 unarmed people/civilians are massacred by US soldiers at My Lai.
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Around 100 000 people take part in a second Moratorum March in Australia.
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The third and last of the big anti-war rallies (part of the moratorium movement) occurs. Roughly 110 000 people protest in state capitals.
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The US and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.
