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1945 in Laos

Explore 4 historical events and records for Laos in 1945.

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Historical records for Laos in 1945

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October

12 October 1945

Lao Issara Cabinet

Phouma, Souvanna · Vientiane · Lao nationalist leader · Government / Lao Issara

Joins the Lao Issara government after the declaration of independence

12 October 1945

Lao Issara Government

Ratanavongsa, Phetsarath · Vientiane · Lao nationalist leader · Government / Lao Issara

Leads the Lao Issara movement declaring Lao independence

12 October 1945

Lao Issara Movement

Ratanavongsa, Souphanouvong · Vientiane · Lao nationalist leader · Government / Lao Issara

Joins the Lao Issara movement after returning from Vietnam

20 October 1945

Deposition by Lao Issara

Vong, Sisavang · Luang Prabang · House / House of Khun Lo

Deposed by Lao Issara nationalists after refusing to endorse their full program

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