jan 1, 1954 - Vietnam is divided at the 17th parallel
Description:
In July 1954, the Geneva Agreements were signed. As part of the agreement, the French agreed to withdraw their troops from northern Vietnam. Vietnam would be temporarily divided at the 17th parallel, pending elections within two years to choose a president and reunite the country.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1954
Now
~ 71 years ago