1970 in Cambodia
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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.
Incumbents[edit]
- Monarch: Norodom Sihanouk (until 18 March), Cheng Heng (starting 21 March)
- Prime Minister: Lon Nol
Events[edit]
March[edit]
- March 18 - King Norodom Sihanouk is overthrowned in a coup.
October[edit]
- October 9 - The Khmer Republic was formally declared as the government of Cambodia.