Examining a significant event in history unfolds

Tank 390, a significant military vehicle, was the one that breached the primary entrance of the Sài Gòn presidency (now known as Independence Palace) on the Easter Day of 1975, April 30.

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2025 April 28 . 1:32 AM

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Examining a significant event in history unfolds

Tankin' Down Saigon: Tank No. 390 Leads the Charge

Here's an awe-inspiring journey back in time, folks! On April 30, 1975, a game-changer took place in the heart of Saigon. That's right, we're talking about the badass Tank No. 390 stormin' through the main gate of the Presidential Office, kicking off the end of the Saigon regime.

You might ask, "What's the big deal?" Well, let me fill you in. This unforgettable tank-powered breakthrough forced the Saigon regime into a White Flag moment, paving the way for the liberation forces to hoist the National Liberation Front's flag on the rooftop, symbolizing the close of Việt Nam's 21-year struggle for national reunification[1].

Now, let's dive deeper into this iconic event. You might've heard about two tanks charging up to the Saigon stronghold, right? At high noon on that day, two tanks—No. 390 and No. 843—made their attack. While No. 843 got stuck at a side gate, No. 390, showing no mercy, readjusted its course, swooped in, and busted through the main gate, turning out to be the first tank to step foot on the palace grounds2.

To celebrate this history-making event, we've created an amazing papercraft model based on the very tank that broke through—Tank No. 390. Sweet, right? Now, you can craft your very own piece of history, folks! Let the good times roll!

A tank enters the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975.

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The AI-powered narrative today takes us back to the events of April 30, 1975, when Tank No. 390 led the charge against the Saigon regime in the War-and-Conflicts domain of general news.
The unconditional victory marked the end of the 21-year conflict in Việt Nam, signifying the reunification of the nation, an event chronicled in the politics and war-and-conflicts sections of your daily general news.
As the story goes, two tanks – No. 390 and No. 843 – played pivotal roles in this historic charge during the high noon of that fateful day.
Tank No. 843 got stuck at a side gate, yet Tank No. 390, displaying relentless determination, changed course and broke through the main gate, becoming the first tank to enter the palace grounds.
Experience the thrill of this iconic event with our unique papercraft model of Tank No. 390 – craft your own piece of history and enjoy a deeper connection to the politics and war-and-conflicts that shaped our world.
Take a trip down memory lane with this image of Tank No. 390 breaching the main gate, symbolizing the shift in policy that day in 1975 – a day that forever changed the course of travel and history in SAIGON.