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1961 in Kampuchea

Explore 5 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1961.

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Historical records for Kampuchea in 1961

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September

1 September 1961

Non-Aligned Diplomacy

Sihanouk, Norodom · Belgrade · Cambodian Head of State · Government / Non-Aligned Movement

Represents neutral Cambodia within the emerging Non-Aligned Movement

November

17 November 1961

Final Premiership Begins

Sihanouk, Norodom · Phnom Penh · Prime Minister of Cambodia · Government / Kingdom of Cambodia

Begins his final term as Prime Minister while also head of state

Other events (month unknown)

1961

Anti-Communist Security

Nol, Lon · Phnom Penh · Commander in Chief of Armed Forces · Warfare / Military

Directs security policy against clandestine communist networks

1961

Prime Minister of Kampuchea

Nouth, Samdech Penn · Prime Minister of Kampuchea · Government / Government of Kampuchea

Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 5th term

1961

Prime Minister of Kampuchea

Sihanouk · Prime Minister of Kampuchea · Government / Government of Kampuchea

Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, Eighth term, 1961-1962

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