10 March 1972Powers TransferredLon Nol
Cheng Heng resigns and transfers chief-of-state powers to Lon Nol
Historical records for Kampuchea in 1972, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Cheng Heng resigns and transfers chief-of-state powers to Lon Nol
Lon Nol becomes President of the Khmer Republic
Uses Son Ngoc Thanh as Prime Minister under the presidential system
New republican constitution approved by referendum
Elected first President of the Khmer Republic after adoption of the constitution
Creates the Social Republican Party with support from Lon Non
Social Republican Party dominates National Assembly elections
Appointed President of the Khmer Republic
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
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