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Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as leader of Cambodia and is placed under house arrest.

Historical image related to Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as leader of Cambodia and is placed under house arrest. from April 2, 1976

Norodom Sihanouk

King of Cambodia (1941–1955; 1993–2004)

Norodom Sihanouk was a member of the House of Norodom who led the country as King, Chief of State and Prime Minister. In Cambodia, he is known as Samdech Euv. During his lifetime, Cambodia was under various regimes, from French colonial rule, a Japanese puppet state (1945), an…
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Cambodia

Country in Southeast Asia

Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east, and has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest. It spans an area of 181,035 square…
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House arrest

Confinement of a person to their residence by law enforcement authorities

House arrest is a legal measure where a person is required to remain at their residence under supervision, typically as an alternative to imprisonment. The person is confined by the authorities to their residence. Travel is usually restricted and may require prior approval.
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April 2

Day of the year

April 2 is the 92nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 273 days remain until the end of the year.
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