What happened in the South Vietnam capital of Saigon April 1975?

The Fall of Saigon, also known as the Liberation of Saigon, was the event that marked the end of the Vietnam War and the start of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It occurred on April 30, 1975, when the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) surrendered to the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN).

Here is a timeline of events leading up to and including the Fall of Saigon:

1973:

- The Paris Peace Accords are signed, ending direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

- The United States withdraws its remaining combat troops from Vietnam.

1974:

- The PAVN launches a major offensive in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

- The ARVN is unable to stop the offensive, and the PAVN captures several key cities.

1975:

- In March, the PAVN launches another offensive, this time targeting the coastal city of Hue.

- The ARVN is again unable to stop the offensive, and Hue falls to the PAVN.

- On April 2, the PAVN launches a third offensive, this time targeting Saigon.

- The ARVN is unable to defend the city, and on April 30, Saigon falls to the PAVN.

- The Fall of Saigon marks the end of the Vietnam War and the start of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.