1954 in Laos
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The following lists events that happened during 1954 in Laos.
Incumbents
- Monarch: Sisavang Vong[1]
- Prime Minister: Souvanna Phouma (until 25 October), Katay Don Sasorith (starting 25 October)
Events
August
- August 1 - The First Indochina War ends with the Vietnam People's Army in North Vietnam, the Vietnamese National Army in South Vietnam, the Kingdom of Cambodia in Cambodia, and the Kingdom of Laos in Laos, emerging victorious against the French Army.
December
- December 24 - Laos gains full independence from France.
References
- ^ Yang, Kou (25 January 2018). "The Passing Of Prince Sauryavong Savang, The Youngest And Last Child Of King Sisavanbg Vatthana". Hmong Times. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
King Sisavang Vong (1885-1959), the first King of the Kingdom of Laos, was the King of Luang Phrabang Kingdom from 1904 to 1945 and then King of the Kingdom of Laos from 1946 to 1959.