Laos

1893 - France and Japan in Laos

Jan 1, 1893

France becomes protecorate of Laos from 1893 to 1945, then is taken over by the Japanese near the end of World War II. "Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

1946 - French rule over Laos is resumed.

Jan 1, 1946

France takes back controle of Laos. "French Legacy in Laos." French Legacy in Laos. Laos Embasy in the US and Thiland, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.savannanet.com/frlegacy.htm."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

1950 - Laos gets half of itself from the French Union.

Jan 1, 1950

Laos is granted semi-autonomy as an associated state within the French Union. "French Legacy in Laos." French Legacy in Laos. Laos Embasy in the US and Thiland, n.d. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.savannanet.com/frlegacy.htm."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

1954- Laos gets into Civil war with divitions of Comminist and Royalist

Jan 1, 1954

Laos gets independence from France and Japan. They become monarchy contry. A civil war brakes out agenst the comminist and the royalist. Ehrmann, Siegfried. "A Flag With A Tortured Past." A Flag with a Tortured Past: The Khmer Rouge Flag. N.p., 2008. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.mekong.net/cambodia/khmer_rouge_flag.htm."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

1960's- Laos gets bombed more than anyother country in WWII

Jan 1, 1960

The US bombed Laos in attemt to destroy the North Vietnemies. It was estimated that more bombs were dropped in Laos than in anyother country.
Pecot, Mark. "Laotian Bomb Hunters." Http://loyolahall.blogspot.com/. 3rd Floor Loyola Hall, 03 Sept. 2009. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://loyolahall.blogspot.com/2009/09/laotian-bomb-hunters.html.

1973 - Vientiane argument divides Laos into two groups.

Jan 1, 1973

Vientiane gets into an argument and gets divided into two groups, Communist and Royalist.

1975- Lao People's Front seizes power of Laos.

Jan 1, 1975

The Pathet Lao - renamed the Lao People's Front - seizes power. King Savang Vatthana abdicates - he is later arrested and dies in captivity. The Lao People's Democratic Republic is proclaimed, with the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) the only legal political party. Kaysone Phomvihane becomes prime minister.
Olson, Isaac. "Statue outside of the Lao People’s Army History Museum | Armadillo Projections." Armadillo Projections. Armadillo Projections, 22 June 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.

1991- Kaysone Phomvihane becomes president

Jan 1, 1991

During this time Laos gets Security and cooperation pact signed with Thailand. Kaysone Phomvihane becomes president, Khamtay Siphandon becomes prime minister.
"免版税图片 -." N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.123rf.com/photo_7008415_kaysone-phomvihane-1920-1992-on-2000-kip-2003-banknote-from-laos-political-leader-of-laos.html."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

2000- Mitiple bombs hit the Capital of Laos

Jan 1, 2000

Bombs are dropped on the capital. The authorities blame anti-government groups.
"Laos." World News. N.p., 01 Jan. 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://article.wn.com/view/2012/09/01/Healing_and_Rehabilitation_in_Laos/."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

Khamtay Siphandon re-elected president

Mar 1, 2001

Khamtay Siphandon re-elected president of Laos.
"In Laos, as in Cambodia, the More It Changes, the More It Remains the Same." Ki-media.blogspot.com. KI- Media, 23 Mar. 2006. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://ki-media.blogspot.com/2006/03/in-laos-as-in-cambodia-more-it-changes.html."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

UN World Food Program gives 70,000 kids food.

Dec 1, 2001

The UN World Food Program gives malnourished children food for the next three years. This event ties in with the one in 2008.
Kim, Hyunjung. "World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide." Lao PDR. World Food Program, 7 July 2007. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.wfp.org/node/3502/4617/37140."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

Two European journalists and their American translator arrested.

Jun 1, 2003

Two European journalists and their American translator arrested for making contact with Hmong ethnic group. They were found guilty for obstructing security forces and were briefly jailed.
"LAOTIAN COURT SENTENCES JOURNALISTS AND THEIR TRANSLATOR TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON." Committee to Project Journalist. N.p., 30 June 2003. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.cpj.org/news/2003/?page=all."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-153556

US establishes Normal Trade Relations with Laos.

Feb 1, 2005

US establishes Normal Trade Relations, ending protracted period of punitive import taxes.
Johnston, Tim. "Laos Securities Exchange to Start Trading." Financial Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/2d309312-1cb3-11e0-a106-00144feab49a.html."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

World Bank approves loans for Nam Theun Two hydroelectric dam projects.

Apr 1, 2005

World Bank approves loans for Nam Theun Two hydroelectric dam projects. Dam is expected to produce electricity for export; critics are concerned about its environmental, social impact. Foundation stone of Nam Theun Two hydroelectric dam is laid.
"Laos Holds Ground-breaking Ceremony for Mekong Dam Project." Laos Holds Ground-breaking Ceremony for Mekong Dam Project. The Nation, 31 Jan. 2013. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nationmultimedia.com/aec/Laos-holds-ground-breaking-ceremony-for-Mekong-dam

US prosecutors charge nine people with plotting a coup in Laos.

Jun 1, 2007

US prosecutors charge nine people with plotting a coup in Laos, including former general Vang Pao, a prominent member of the ethnic Hmong group who emigrated to the US in the 1970s.
Walker, Andrew. "Wikileaks on Laos." Asiapacific.anu.edu.au. N.p., 24 Aug. 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2011/08/24/wikileaks-on-laos/.

California court order the release on bail of former general Vang Pao.

Jul 1, 2007

California court order the release on bail of former general Vang Pao who was accused of plotting the overthrow of Laos' communist government.
Beech, Hannah. "The Hmong Road Home." Time World. Time World, 24 Aug. 2007. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1655833,00.html."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

Some 69% of children in Laos lack basic health care

May 31, 2008

Some 69% of children in Laos lack basic health care. Save the Children charity reports on this telling the world of the harsh conditions in Laos.
"Chronic Malnutrition: A Big Problem for Laos ! - Samakomlao Main." Chronic Malnutrition: A Big Problem for Laos ! - Samakomlao Main. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://laomate.activeboard.com/t14132086/chronic-malnutrition-a-big-problem-for-laos/.

New stock market opens in Vientiane

Jan 1, 2011

New stock market opens in Vientiane opening new doors for them.
"Laos’ Tiny Stock Market Makes Plans To Grow." Expat Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://jclao.com/laos-tiny-stock-market-makes-plans-to-grow/."Laos Profile." BBC News. BBC, 05 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Jan. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15355605.

Hillary Clinton becomes the first US secretary of state to visit Laos for 57 years

Jul 1, 2012

Hillary Clinton becomes the first US secretary of state to visit Laos for 57 years. She is planing to help Laos in their dam project.
"BBC: Laos Approves Xayaburi 'Mega' Dam on Mekong." International Rivers. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://www.internationalrivers.org/resources/bbc-laos-approves-xayaburi-mega-dam-on-mekong-7712.

Laos approves plans to build a massive dam.

Nov 1, 2012

Laos approves plans to build a massive dam at Xayaburi, on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from environmentalists and neighbours Cambodia and Vietnam.
"As Clinton Visits, Old U.S. Bombs Continue to Kill, Maim in Laos." - Latimes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/07/continued-carnage-from-us-bombs-as-clinton-visits-laos-.html.