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1968 in Laos

Explore 5 historical events and records for Laos in 1968.

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Historical records for Laos in 1968

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11 March 1968

Lima Site 85

Etchberger, Richard · Phou Pha Thi · US Air Force technician · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Killed after helping rescue other personnel during the fall of Lima Site 85

11 March 1968

Lima Site 85

Etchberger, Richard · Phou Pha Thi · US Air Force technician · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Killed after helping rescue other personnel from Lima Site 85

11 March 1968

Lima Site 85 Crisis

Pao, Vang · Phou Pha Thi · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Hmong and US-linked forces lose the strategic radar site.

11 March 1968

Lima Site 85 Crisis

Sullivan, William · Vientiane · US Ambassador to Laos · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Faces the loss of the secret US radar site at Phou Pha Thi.

11 March 1968

Lima Site 85 Loss

Pao, Vang · Long Tieng · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Loses a radar support site used for air operations over Laos.

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