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1980 in Vietnam

Explore 3 historical events and records for Vietnam in 1980.

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Historical records for Vietnam in 1980

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February

February 1980

Leaves Defence Ministry

Giap, Vo Nguyen · Hanoi · Former Minister of National Defence · Government / Government of Vietnam

Leaves the Defence Ministry and is succeeded by Van Tien Dung

Other events (month unknown)

1980

Politburo

Dung, Van Tien · Member of Politburo · Politics / Communist Party

Appointed Member of Politburo

1980

Vice Minister of Defence

Anh, Le Duc · Vice Minister · Government / Government of Vietnam

Appointed Vice Minister of Defence

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