History of Cambodia By dinner1234 Period: Jan 1, 1401 to Dec 31, 1700 This was the years of Foreign Influence Jan 1, 1413 Khmer Leaders start to rule over Southeast Asia Jan 1, 1800 Cambodia started to get alot of pressure from Europe Jan 1, 1863 The country agreed with protection from France and the ruler, King Nordorn Jan 1, 1904 King Norodorn died Jan 1, 1941 The ruling went to King Nordorns Kids fact file Jan 1, 1945 The Japaneas Ousted the French Jan 1, 1953 King shanak succeded in gaining independence for Cambodia May 16, 1979 The Khm leaders were overthrown May 16, 1989 The vietnese who was attacking Cambodia reatreted and they renamed the state Cambodia