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Cambodia Events Vs. My Life Events

By Leo Lantigua
  • I Was Born.

    I Was Born.

    During the day of January 26,1998 I, Luis Javier Moronta was born.
  • Pol Pot's End In Cambodian Jungle.

    Pol Pot's End In Cambodian Jungle.

    Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout, he was a Cambodian communist revolutionary.
  • Hun Sen's CPP Takes Charge In Cambodia.

    Hun Sen's CPP Takes Charge In Cambodia.

    Elections are won by Hun Sen's CPP, amid allegations of harassment. A coalition is formed between the CPP and Funcinpec. Hun Sen becomes prime minister, Ranariddh is president of the National Assembly.
  • Dad moves to the U.S.

    Dad moves to the U.S.

    My dad, Abel Lantigua, decided that he not only wanted a good future for me but for himself. So he decided that coming to the United States was the only way.
  • Khmer Rouge Are All Charged in Cambodia.

    Khmer Rouge Are All Charged in Cambodia.

    A law setting up a tribunal to bring genocide charges against Khmer Rouge leaders is passed. International donors, encouraged by reform efforts, pledge $560 million in aid.
  • My Dad Gets Married.

    My Dad Gets Married.

    Soon after coming to the United States my dad falls in love with Susana Perez and they get married.
  • 1st Multi-Party in Cambodia.

    1st Multi-Party in Cambodia.

    First multi-party local elections; ruling Cambodian People's Party wins in all but 23 out of 1,620 communes. Ranariddh's half-brother Prince Norodom Chakrapong sets up his own Norodom Chakrapong Khmer Soul Party.
  • New Brother.

    New Brother.

    My brother Joabel Lantigua is born. I was so happy!
  • Name is changed

    Name is changed

    during this day my father, Abel Lantigua, decided to name me after his father( Leonardo Lantigua) and himself. my new name; Leoabel Lantigua
  • The Death of Another Top Leader in Cambodia.

    The Death of Another Top Leader in Cambodia.

    Ta Mok, one of the top leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, dies aged 80.
  • First Time in the United States.

    First Time in the United States.

    On this year i came to the United States of America
  • U.S. Takes Action against a Cambodia Mastermind.

    U.S. Takes Action against a Cambodia Mastermind.

    US court convicts CFF leader Chhun Yasith of masterminding 2000 attack in Phnom Penh.
  • Promoted To 6th Grade.

    Promoted To 6th Grade.

    In 2009 I pass elemenrary school and get propmoted to the 6th grade.
  • Khmer Rouge Trial in Cambodia.

    Khmer Rouge Trial in Cambodia.

    "Former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav known as Duch goes on trial on charges of presiding over the murder and torture of thousands of people as head of the notorious Tuol Sleng prison camp."
  • Back to The D.R. For Vacation

    Back to The D.R. For Vacation

    After four years of not visiting my home country i visit it for summer vacation for to months.
  • Guilty; Comrade Duch in Cambodia.

    Guilty; Comrade Duch in Cambodia.

    Comrade Duch is found guilty of crimes against humanity and given 35-year prison sentence.
  • Sad News

    Sad News

    At the age of 16 my oldest brother commits suicide
  • Peace At Last, Smart Decision by Cambodia.

    Peace At Last, Smart Decision by Cambodia.

    Cambodia and Thailand agree to withdraw troops from disputed area.
  • Cambodian Goverment Suspens The Granting of Land.

    Cambodian Goverment Suspens The Granting of Land.

    Government suspends the granting of land for development by private companies in a bid to curb evictions and illegal logging.
  • Pass Middle School.

    Pass Middle School.

    I pass Middle School, now i'm moving on to high school.
  • Promoted to High school.

    Promoted to High school.

    On june i pass middle school and moved on to high school.
  • My Uncle is killed

    My Uncle is killed

    This day my uncle, Juan Orlando Lantigua is killed in a drive by.