jul 21, 1954 - Vietnam is legally split into two separate countries.
Description:
The Geneva Accords divide Vietnam in two at the 17th parallel. The Accords explicitly state that the 17th parallel “should not in any way be interpreted as constituting a political or territorial boundary,” but it is quickly afforded exactly that status.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 21, 1954
Now
~ 70 years ago