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Cambodia is subject to massive American aerial bombardment in an attempt to slow Communist attacks on the government in Phnom Penh. Lon Nol's government is blamed for allowing the United States to bomb the country. Farmers who had never concerned themselves with politics now flood to the Communist opposition group, the Khmer Rouge.
Both East and West Germany are admitted to the United Nations.
The South Vietnamese Communist force, North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the United States meet to sign an agreement for a cease-fire to the Vietnam War. The terms also provide for the release of American prisoners of war from North Vietnam, the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from South Vietnam, the formation of a National Council of Reconciliation to help South Vietnam form a new government, and continued U.S. military and economic aid to South Vietnam.
After continued heavy fighting in Laos, another cease-fire is declared. An agreement is reached in September that provides for the formation of a third coalition government under Souvanna Phouma, and the stationing of an equal number of government and Pathet Lao troops in the two capitals.
Afghanistan is beset by serious economic problems. A group of young military officers, blaming the king for the economic problems, decide to depose the king. Muhammad Daud, the leader of the group, overthrows the king and declares Afghanistan a republic.
Egypt and Syria agree to launch a joint attack on Israel on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The United States and the Soviet Union get involved to end the conflict.
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