History of Cambodia. As far back as 1953.

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  • Independence

    In 1853, Cambodia declared Independence from France.

  • Bombing

    US began a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnam.

  • Death

    In 1960,Shinouak's father dies.

  • Relationship statues broken

    In 1965 the Head of State Sihanouk broke off the relation with the U.S.

  • War

    On May 10, 1977, Cambodia and Vietnam went to war.

  • Recovery

    In 1979-89, Cambodia began recovery from Vietnam

  • New prime minister

    Hun Sen becomes prime minister of Cambodia.

  • They withdraw

    In 1989, the Vietnamese who took control of Cambodia, withdraw from Cambodia.

  • Renamed

    In 1989, the country of Cambodia went through a slight re-name. It is now called, the State of Cambodia.

  • Coup

    Hun Sen mounts a coup against the prime minister, Prince Ranriddh.

  • Tried, guilty, then pardoned.

    Prince Ranriddh was tried for smuggling, found guilty, then he was pardoned by the king.

  • A new bridge is opened

    In December of 2001, a new bridge across the Mekong River is opened.

  • A new law is made!

    A law setting up a tribunal to bring genocide charges against Khmer Rouge leaders is passed

  • Re-elcected

    After about a year of deadlock, Hun Sen is re-elected to prime minister.

  • Green means go.

    In 2005, a tribunal to try, Khmer Rouge leaders gets the green light from the UN after years of debating.

  • Prison

    Rainsy is senteced to 18 months in prison for defaming Hun Sen.

  • A royal Parndon

    One year into his 18 month sentence Rainsy get the "royal pardon" and goes home.

  • A Leader's Death

    Ta Mok, one of the top leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, dies aged 80.

  • The US get involved

    A US court convicts CFF leader of masterminding the 2000 attack on Phnom Penh.

  • 2 lives in prison

    A UN-backed court sensated two Khmer Rouge leaders to life in prison.

  • 30 long years

    Prime Minister Hun Sen marks 30 years in power.

  • Shot dead!

    Kem Ley, a political commentator and prominent critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen is shot dead in the capital Phnom Penh.

  • Resume it!

    Opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party, resumes its months long parliamentary.

  • Upholds

    A tribunal upholds the life sentences of Khmer Rouge leaders, Nuon Chea and Khieu Sampan after their crimes against humanity.

  • Resigns

    Sam Rainsy resigns as head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party

  • Site 1

    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13006828

  • Site 2

    http://www.datesandevents.org/places-timelines/08-timeline-of-cambodia.htm