The term Year Zero, applied to the takeover of Cambodia in 1975 by the Khmer Rouge, is an analogy to the Year One of the French Revolutionary Calendar. During the French Revolution, after the abolition of the French monarchy (September 20, 1792), the National Convention instituted a new calendar and declared the beginning of the Year I. The Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh was rapidly followed by a series of drastic revolutionary policies vastly exceeding those of the French Reign of Terror. 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Some of the Khmer Rouge leadership during their period in power. ... The term Year One can just mean the beginning of something, but in political history it usually refers to the institution of radical, revolutionary change. ... The French Revolutionary Calendar or French Republican Calendar is a calendar proposed during the French Revolution, and in use by the French government for 13 years from 1793. ... The period of the French Revolution is very important in the history of France and the world. ... A monarchy, (from the Greek monos, one, and archein, to rule) is a form of government that has a monarch as Head of State. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about a legislative body and constitutional convention during the French Revolution. ... Phnom Penh (Khmer: Mul script ; regular script ) is the largest, most populous and capital city of Cambodia. ... The Terror (June 1793 - July 1794) was a period in the French Revolution characterized by brutal repression. ...

Naomi Klein argues that the U.S. policies subsequent to the 2003 invasion of Iraq constitute a "year zero" strategy. (Klein 2004) Naomi Klein (born 1970) is a Canadian journalist, author and activist. ... The 2003 invasion of Iraq, also called the Iraq War or Operation Iraqi Freedom, began March 20, 2003, initiated by the United States, the United Kingdom and a loosely-defined coalition. ...

See also

• Year One

The term Year One can just mean the beginning of something, but in political history it usually refers to the institution of radical, revolutionary change. ...

Reference

• Naomi Klein, "Baghdad Year Zero", Harper's, September 2004, 43-53.

An issue of Harpers Magazine from 1905 Another issue, from November 2004 Harpers Magazine (or simply Harpers) is a monthly magazine of politics and culture. ...

External link

• François Ponchaud, Cambodia: Year Zero