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1959 in Laos

Explore 4 historical events and records for Laos in 1959.

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Historical records for Laos in 1959

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October

29 October 1959

Accession

Vatthana, Savang · Luang Prabang · House / House of Khun Lo

Succeeds Sisavang Vong as King of Laos

29 October 1959

Death of Sisavang Vong

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

Dies after ruling Luang Prabang and Laos through the colonial and independence eras

Other events (month unknown)

1959

Laos Crisis

Eisenhower, Dwight David · Washington · President of USA · Government / Government of Laos

Treats Laos as a major Cold War crisis as the civil war intensifies

1959

Military Influence

Nosavan, Phoumi · Vientiane · Royal Lao Army officer · Warfare / Laotian Civil War

Becomes a central right-wing military figure during the opening phase of the civil war

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