cambodia By latasha_boo May 16, 1800 under inccreased pressure from europe Jan 1, 1863 country agreed for protection from fance country agreed for protection from fance Jan 1, 1904 dynasties switched May 16, 1945 the Japanese briefly ousted the French May 16, 1950 selfsufficient and prospered in many areas May 16, 1953 succeeded in winning independence for Cambodia May 16, 1970 war spilled over into Cambodia, Prince Sihanouk was overthrown by General Lon Nol Apr 17, 1975 Lon Nol 's weakened government was itself overthrown by the Khmer Rouge May 16, 1979 Khmer Rouge were overthrown and the Vietnamesebacked People's Republic of Kampuchea was established. May 16, 1980 Cambodia began to rebuild with the assistance of Vietnamese military and political advisers whilst under Vietnamese political protection. May 16, 1989 Vietnamese withdrew the last of their troops and the government renamed the country State of Cambodia May 16, 1991 created the United Nations Transitional Authority May 16, 1993 Majesty remains a symbol of national unity to his people.