Coup
Leads a failed attempt by paratroopers to besiege the Palace of President Diem
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1960 in Vietnam
Explore 10 historical events and records for Vietnam in 1960.
Historical records for Vietnam in 1960
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December
National Liberation Front
Becomes a leading figure associated with the National Liberation Front
Other events (month unknown)
Counterinsurgency Campaign
Expands counterinsurgency efforts after the creation of the National Liberation Front
Coup
Creates a broad front to overthrow President Diem
Coup
A paratroop revolt is quashed after Diem stalled for negotiations to buy time for loyalists to put down the coup attempt
Ho Chi Minh Trail Support
Supports logistical expansion through Laos and Cambodia
Major General
Appointed Major General and assigned to Inter-Arms Chief of Staff
NLF
Creates a broad front to overthrow President Diem. Announces the creation of the National Liberation Front in South Vietnam
Southern Revolution Strategy
Promotes a strategy of armed struggle in South Vietnam
Support for Southern Struggle
Backs the communist struggle in South Vietnam as the war widens
How these records were prepared
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