1959 in Laos

none June 2026 1959 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 VongThe New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1959/10/30/archives/king-of-laos-dies-in-palace-at-74-ruler-in-southeast-asi-since-1905.html KING OF LAOS DIES IN PALACE' AT 74; Ruler in Southeast Asi (sic.) Since 1905 Was Known as World's Senior Monarch October 30, 1959 1.access-date=June 11, 2026 29 December - Katay Don Sasorith References 1959 Category:1950s in Laos Category:Years of the 20th century in Laos Laos Laos