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1971 in Kampuchea

Explore 4 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1971.

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Historical records for Kampuchea in 1971

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April

20 April 1971

Premiership Ends

Nol, Lon · Phnom Penh · Former Prime Minister of Cambodia · Government / Khmer Republic

Leaves the prime ministership as Sirik Matak takes over government leadership

21 April 1971

Marshal Rank Conferred

Nol, Lon · Phnom Penh · Marshal of Khmer Republic · Warfare / Military

Khmer Parliament confers the rank of Marshal on Lon Nol

November

15 November 1971

Defence Ministry Ends

Nol, Lon · Phnom Penh · Former Minister of National Defence · Government / Khmer Republic

Ends his 2nd term as Minister of National Defence

Other events (month unknown)

1971

Prime Minister of Kampuchea

Matak, Sisovath Sirik · Prime Minister of Kampuchea · Government / Government of Kampuchea

Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea

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