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Battle of Dien Bien Phu

Took place on March 13, 1954

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The 73rd anniversary falls on March 13, 2027, in 140 days.

The Battle of Điện Biên Phủ was a defeat of the French Union forces by the Viet Minh forces in the First Indochina War. It took place between 13 March and 7 May 1954.

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