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Cambodia's Independence starts
On November 9, Cambodia declares their independence from France -
Cambodia's New Rulers
Norodom Suramarit becomes king and his son becomes prime minister. -
Norodom Suramarit Death
Norodom Suramarit dies, his son becomes head of state. -
Laos Government Fleas
The Laos government fled to Cambodia because the capital city of Vientiane was at war. -
North Korean Help
Sihanouk (Norodom Suramarit son) breaks off the US and allows North Vietnamese guerrillas to set up bases in Cambodia -
Vietnamese Refuges
Vietnamese communists seek refuge in Cambodia -
Cambodian Civil War
A conflict happens between the Khmer Rouge and the Kingdom of Cambodian creating a War named "The Cambodian Civil War" -
Inchin Lam
Cambodian triple agent Inchin Lam was murdered. Special Forces Captain John J. McCarthy was accused for the murder. -
Cambodian killings
Cambodia accused the United States and South Vietnam had crossed the border and killed three Cambodians. -
US Ariel Attacks
The US plans to secerctly bomb Cambodia to drive the North Koreans out -
Marshal Lon Nol
Marshal Lon Nol forced Prince Norodom Sihanouk out of power starting the Khmer Rouge. -
The first and last US bombing
A US plane bombed a Cambodian village, killing 400 civilians -
Khmer Rouge
Marshal Lon Nol forced Prince Norodom Sihanouk out of power. Sihanouk is with the Khmer Rouge and they take over Phnom Penn forcing civilians out -
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge seize Phnom Penh forcing civilians out of the area. -
A Merchant Ship Stolen
The White House announced the new Cambodian government had taken an American merchant ship. The ship was freed but there were 41 Americans killed or missing and more than 50 wounded. -
Starvation
Starvation begins in rural areas and forced labor continue among Cambodian citizens -
The Cambodian Vietnamese War
The Cambodian Vietnamese War officaly starts -
Ta Mok
Ta Mok (An important Khmer Rouge Official) dies, while in prison, awaiting trial. -
Khmer Rouge Boycotts
Khmer Rouge boycotts elections of Government in Phnom Penh -
Pol Pot
Vietnamese troops overthrow Pol Pot making that day liberation day for the Cambodians. -
The Cambodian Vietnamese War Ends
After 14 years, 5 months and 23 days the Cambodian Vietnamese War officaly ends -
Khmer Rouge Is Now Illegal
Khmer Rouge outlawed by Cambodian National Assembly. -
Civil War Ends
Civil war ends in Cambodia due to Pol Pot's death -
The Khmer Rouge Ends
The Khmer Rouge leave and nothing else is known about them in Cambodia. -
New Ruler
King Sihanouk turns monarchy to son, King Sihamoni, but real political power is held by President Hun Sen. -