The following lists events that happened during 1970 in Cambodia.
The year saw the overthrow of the Kingdom of Cambodia and its monarchy in a coup backed by the United States in March that established the Khmer Republic.
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Vietnam War: 101st Airborne Division, Parrot's Beak, Cambodia, 5/7/1970 - 05/13/1970 (full)
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Cambodia Khmer Rouge
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25th Infantry Division in Cambodia (1970)
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Incumbents
- Monarch: Norodom Sihanouk (until 18 March), Cheng Heng (starting 21 March)
- Prime Minister: Lon Nol
Births
Kem Ley, Political Activist (Died 2016)
Deaths
Events
March
- March 18 - King Norodom Sihanouk is overthrowned in a coup.
October
- October 9 - The Khmer Republic was formally declared as the government of Cambodia.
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