1959 in Laos
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The following lists events that happened during 1959 in Laos.
Incumbents
- Monarch: Sisavang Vong (abdicated 29 October), Savang Vatthana (ascended 29 October)
- Prime Minister: Phoui Sananikone (until 31 December), Sounthone Pathammavong (starting 31 December)
Events
January
- 22 January - Project Hotfoot (Laos) begins.
July
- 28-31 July - North Vietnamese invasion of Laos: North Vietnamese Army units attack Laos in support of the Pathet Lao.
September
- 7 September - United Nations Security Council Resolution 132 is adopted.
Deaths
- 14 October - Phetsarath Ratanavongsa
- 29 October - Sisavang Vong
- 29 December - Katay Don Sasorith
References
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