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On November 9, 1953 Cambodia gained independence from France.
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The first elections take place in Cambodia after they gain independence from France.
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On April 3, 1960 King Suramarit died because of heart failure.
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The Vietnam War escalates and communist forces seek shelter inside of Cambodia.
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The communist who invaded Cambodia start a civil war.
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A US backed group that took over the government from the current leader Sihanouk.
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The communist group of Cambodia take over Phnom Penh and end up killing over 1.7 million.
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Vietnam launches a full scale invasion into Cambodia.
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A group of former Khmer Rouge soldiers get together and put the Khmer Rouge government out of power.
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Hun Sen is appointed the new Prime Minister by the general assembly.
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Vietnam troops exit Cambodia after having invaded a decade ago.
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19 different nations signed the treaty to end Cambodia's civil war.
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Elections are held for the first time after the war.
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Prince Ranariddh of Cambodia is returned to Cambodia after being exiled.
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Hun Sen's CPP wins the elections in Cambodia.
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The first ever commune elections are held in Cambodia.
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Norodom Sihamoni becomes the king after his father resigned the throne.
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King Sihamoni signs a border treaty.
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The second commune elections in Cambodia are held.
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At the age of 89 Norodom Sihanouk passes away due to a heart attack.
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