1995 Death Souphanouvong, leader of Pathet Lao (1957), dies 1975 Event Laos falls to communist forces; Lao People's Democratic Rep proclaimed 1975 Event Lao People's Democratic Republic founded (National Day) 1970 Event Pathet Lao conquerors Xieng Khuang and Muong Suy 1962 Event Pathet Lao breaks cease fire/conquerors Nam Tha Laos 1957 Event Prince Suvanna Phuma forms government in LAOS, with Pathet Lao 1920 Birthday Kaysone Phomvihane,/premier/president Laos, Pathet Lao, 1991-92 1905 Birthday Charles Finney, U.S., author, Circus of Dr. Lao
