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Independence
Cambodia gains its independence from France -
King of Cambodia
Sihanouk becomes King of Cambodia -
No King
Sihanouk decides to not be king any more. -
King Again
Sihanouk's father dies so he reclaims his throne. -
Rebellion
A Rebellion takes action in Cambodia -
Breaking Relations
Sihanouk breaks relations with the US. -
Bombing
The United States starts a 4 year carpet bombing campaign. -
Overthrown
Lon Nol Overthrows Sihanouk and takes over Cambodia. -
Lon Nol
Lon Nol is overthrown by the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot. -
Khmer Rouge Takes Over
The Khmer Rouge takes over Cambodia -
Renamed
cambodia is renamed Democratic Kampuchea -
War Starts
A war breaks out with Cambodia and Vietnam. -
Vietnam Invades Cambodia
Vietnam troops invade Cambodia -
Vietnam Takes Over Phnom Penh
Vietnam goes to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, and takes it over. -
Vietnam Withdraws
Vietnam troops withdraw from Cambodia -
Peace Agreement
In Paris, a peace agreement is signed. -
Pol Pot Imprisoned
Pol Pot is sentenced to a life of imprisonment. -
Pol Pot's Trial
Pol Pot is put on trial by the Khmer Rouge and is sent to a life of imprisonment. -
Death of Pol Pot
Pol Pot dies of heart faliure. -
Compromise
Cambodia agrees to compromise with the US -
Agreement
Cambodia makes an agreement with the United Nations. -
"Brother Number Two" Trial
The "Brother Number Two" Trial is set to begin. -
Sihanouk Dies
The former leader of Cambodia, Sihanouk, dies -
Sickness
Workers in garment factories are getting seriously ill -
New King
Sihanouk givess his powers to his son, Sihamoni.