23 August 1975Pathet Lao VictoryKaysone Phomvihane
Pathet Lao forces complete their takeover of Vientiane after communist victories in Indochina
Historical records for Laos in 1975, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pathet Lao forces complete their takeover of Vientiane after communist victories in Indochina
Abdicates as the monarchy is abolished and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic is proclaimed
Appointed first president of the Lao People Democratic Republic after the end of the monarchy
Becomes prime minister and dominant leader of the new Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Leaves Laos with many Hmong supporters after the Pathet Lao victory
Takes a senior role in the new Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
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