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