Prime Minister of Kampuchea1952
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 1st term
Historical person
Sihanouk Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sihanouk, based on 43 World History Database records associated with Kampuchea.
43 records1952–198226 events5 places
Chronological biography
1952
1953
National Assembley1953
Abolishes the National Assembley
Independence of Kampuchea9 November 1953
Frances concedes Kampucheas independence
1954
Conference of Geneva27 July 1954
Sihanouks Royal Government is granted international recognition
Independence of Kampuchea27 July 1954
The Conference of Geneva recognizes the independence of Kampuchea, Kampuchea
1955
Abdication1955
Abdicates as King
Prime Minister of Kampuchea1955
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 2nd term, 1955-1956
1956
Prime Minister of Kampuchea1956
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 3rd term, 1956. Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 4th term, 1956. Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 5th term, 1956
1957
Prime Minister of Kampuchea1957
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 6th term, 1957
1958
Prime Minister of Kampuchea1958
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 7th term, 1958-1960
1960
Neutrality1960
Makes Kampuchea neutral & tries to avoid involvement in the Vietnam War
1961
Prime Minister of Kampuchea1961
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, Eighth term, 1961-1962
1963
Break in Diplomatic Relations with The US1963
Rejects American military aid. Breaks off relations with the US after President Johnson sent marines ashore at Danang
Mobilization1963
Has a force of only 30,000 & lets the Vietcong use Sihanoukville
Reballion of Pol Pot1963
Pol Pot begins his communist rebellion from the northern jungles
Reballion of Pol Pot1963
Pol Pot begins his communist rebellion from the northern jungles
Breakfast18 March 1963
The Americans begin bombing Communist Headquarters in Kampuchea
Learns of US bombing of Communists in Kampuchea8 June 1963
Learns of US bombing of Communists in Kampuchea but allows their Embassy to reopen
1966
International Agreement at Sihanoukville1966
Avoids China supporting the Khmers Rouge by acceeding to its demands. Agrees with China to allow Sihanoukville & Friendship Highway to supply the Vietcong
1967
Foreign Policy Statement at Sihanoukville1967
Announces he will grant US & South Vietnam access into Kampuchea to persue North Vietnam
1968
Bombing of Kampuchea1968
The US bombs what it believes are communist HQ in Kampuchea
Breakfast1968
The US bombs what it believes are communist HQ in Kampuchea
Menu1968
The US continuously bombs communist sanctuaries
Allows the American embassy in Phnom Penh to reopen8 June 1968
Allows the American embassy in Phnom Penh to reopen
1970
Abdication1970
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970
Exile of Sihanouk1970
Allies with the extreme wing of the Khmer Rouge & forms a Government in exile
Exile of Sihanouk1970
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
GRUNK1970
Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
Khmer Rouge1970
Allies with the extreme wing of the Khmer Rouge & forms a Government in exile
Khmer Rouge1970
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970
Khmer Rouge1970
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from18 March 1970
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from Kampuchea
Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to18 March 1970
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
National Assembly18 March 1970
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
Fights communists until victory or death against stooges of American imperialism22 March 1970
Fights communists until "victory or death" against "stooges of American imperialism"
1973
Khmer Rouge1973
Sihanouks popular support in rural Kampuchea allows the Khmer Rouge to extend its power and influence to the point that by 1973 it exercises de facto control over the majority of Kampuchean territory, although only a minority of its population. Many people in Kampuchea who helped the Khmer Rouge against the Lon Nol Government thought they were fighting for the restoration of Sihanouk
1975
Arrest of Sihanouk1975
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh & keep Sihanouk under house arrest
Khmer Rouge1975
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh & keep Sihanouk under house arrest
President of Kampuchea1975
Appointed President of Kampuchea, 2nd term
1976
Resignation of Sihanouk1976
Resigns & is placed under house arrest for 4 years
Resignation of Sihanouk1976
Members of Sihanouks family are murdered
1979
Exile of Sihanouk1979
The Chinese help Sihanouk escape into China
1982
President of Kampuchea1982
Appointed President of the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea
Titles and roles
King · King · President of Kampuchea · King · Prime Minister of Kampuchea · Prince
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.