Cambodia

Cambodia Timeline

  • Independence

    Cambodia gains its independence from France
  • King of Cambodia

    Sihanouk becomes King of Cambodia
  • No King

    Sihanouk decides to not be king any more.
  • King Again

    Sihanouk's father dies so he reclaims his throne.
  • Rebellion

    A Rebellion takes action in Cambodia
  • Breaking Relations

    Sihanouk breaks relations with the US.
  • Bombing

    The United States starts a 4 year carpet bombing campaign.
  • Overthrown

    Lon Nol Overthrows Sihanouk and takes over Cambodia.
  • Lon Nol

    Lon Nol is overthrown by the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot.
  • Khmer Rouge Takes Over

    The Khmer Rouge takes over Cambodia
  • Renamed

    cambodia is renamed Democratic Kampuchea
  • War Starts

    A war breaks out with Cambodia and Vietnam.
  • Vietnam Invades Cambodia

    Vietnam troops invade Cambodia
  • Vietnam Takes Over Phnom Penh

    Vietnam goes to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and takes it over.
  • Vietnam Withdraws

    Vietnam troops withdraw from Cambodia
  • Peace Agreement

    In Paris, a peace agreement is signed.
  • Pol Pot Imprisoned

    Pol Pot is sentenced to a life of imprisonment.
  • Pol Pot's Trial

    Pol Pot is put on trial by the Khmer Rouge and is sent to a life of imprisonment.
  • Death of Pol Pot

    Pol Pot dies of heart faliure.
  • Compromise

    Cambodia agrees to compromise with the US
  • Agreement

    Cambodia makes an agreement with the United Nations.
  • "Brother Number Two" Trial

    The "Brother Number Two" Trial is set to begin.
  • Sihanouk Dies

    The former leader of Cambodia, Sihanouk, dies
  • Sickness

    Workers in garment factories are getting seriously ill
  • New King

    Sihanouk givess his powers to his son, Sihamoni.