First Cabinet
Forms the first post-independence government of the Union of Burma
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1948 in Myanmar
Explore 13 historical events and records for Myanmar in 1948.
Historical records for Myanmar in 1948
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January
Independence of Myanmar
Chosen as Independence Day by Burmese Astrologers
President Takes Office
Sao Shwe Thaik becomes first President of independent Burma
Prime Minister Takes Office
U Nu becomes first Prime Minister of independent Burma
March
Capture of Mandalay
Mandalay is captured by the Kachin rebels
Rebellion of Kachin
Mandalay is captured by Kachin rebels. Kachin rebels capture Manadalay
Rebellion of Kachin
Mandalay is captured by Kachin rebels. Kachin rebels capture Manadalay
Rebellion of Communists begin their
The White Flag Communists begin their rebellion
Rebellion of Communists begin their
The White Flag Communists begin their rebellion. The White Flag Communists begin a revolt
Rebellion of Rebels in Communists
The White Flag Communists begin a revolt
April
Capture of Mandalay
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
Rebellion of Kachin
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of Burma
The Kuomingtang are supplied by the US & hope to recapture China. The defeated Kuomingtang Army in China occuppies Shan State
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