Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

U Thant Biography and Timeline

Follow U Thant through 2 dated historical records for Myanmar.

U Thant, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1962–1962Years on this page

1962

Congo Reconciliation Plan

United Nations Secretary-General · New York · Warfare / Military

Advances a United Nations plan combining negotiations and economic pressure to end Katanga's secession.

Operation Grandslam

United Nations Secretary-General · Katanga · Warfare / Military

Authorizes stronger United Nations military action after renewed fighting blocks a negotiated settlement in Katanga.

Records, sources and methodology

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