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1962 in Kampuchea
Explore 13 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1962.
Historical records for Kampuchea in 1962
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February
July
Assassination of Tou Samouth
The underground communist party secretary Tou Samouth is arrested and later killed while in custody
Khmer Rouge
Tou Samouth is murdered by the Kampuchean Government
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Tou Samouth
The underground communist party secretary Tou Samouth is arrested and later killed while in custody
Election
Government attacks prevent the KCP from participating in the 1962 election and drove it underground
KCP
When Ton Samouth was murdered, Pol Pot becomes the acting leader of the communist party. Government attacks prevent the KCP from participating in the 1962 election and drove it underground
KCP
When Ton Samouth was murdered, Pol Pot becomes the acting leader of the communist party. The underground communist party secretary Tou Samouth is arrested and later killed while in custody
Khmer Rouge
Founds the guerrilla movement, Khmer Rouge
Party Leader
When Ton Samouth was murdered, Pol Pot becomes the acting leader of the communist party
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Kampuchean Communist Party
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Tou Samouth Suppression
Military intelligence under Lon Nol is linked to suppression of early CPK leadership
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