History of Laos

By Ranen Turner

  • Laos accepts constitution for parliamentary democracy

    Laos accepts constitution for parliamentary democracy

  • Laos becomes associated state within French Union

  • Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia become Independent states in France Union

  • Laos gains full independence from France

  • - France grants Laos' sovereignty

  • Laos gains its independence

  • Laos government of prince Suvanna Phuma resigns

  • Prince Suvanna Phuma forms government in LAOS, with Pathet Lao

  • Laos General Fumi Nosavang occupies Vientiane

  • US marines arrive in Laos

  • Laos prince Souvanna Phouma forms coalition government

  • Laos Suvanna Phuma forms government

  • The International Agreement on the Neutrality of Laos is signed.

  • Rightist coup in Laos, Suvanna Phuma remains premier

  • US begin intelligence flights above Laos

  • South Vietnamese troops invade Laos

  • 12,000 South Vietnamese troops cross into Laos

  • South Vietnamese troops flee Laos

  • Communists take over Laos

  • Laos king Sisavang Vatthana resigns, republic forms

  • Y-12 crashes at Phonesavanh, Laos: 18 killed

  • Typhoon Ketsana (2009) hit the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities.