Vietnam By ashwee Period: May 30, 1858 to May 30, 1884 The conquest of vietman by france May 30, 1887 it became part of indochina Aug 15, 1945 declared independence after world war 2 May 30, 1954 fance continued to rule May 30, 1954 fance defeated by ho chi MINH May 30, 1954 split into north and south korea Period: Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975 vietnam war May 30, 1975 back to one country