Powers Transferred
Cheng Heng resigns and transfers chief-of-state powers to Lon Nol
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1972 in Kampuchea
Explore 10 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1972.
Historical records for Kampuchea in 1972
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March
President Assumes Office
Lon Nol becomes President of the Khmer Republic
Son Ngoc Thanh Premiership
Uses Son Ngoc Thanh as Prime Minister under the presidential system
April
Constitution Approved
New republican constitution approved by referendum
June
Presidential Election
Elected first President of the Khmer Republic after adoption of the constitution
Party Created
Creates the Social Republican Party with support from Lon Non
September
National Assembly Election
Social Republican Party dominates National Assembly elections
Other events (month unknown)
President of Kampuchea
Appointed President of the Khmer Republic
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
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