4 January 1948First CabinetU Nu
Forms the first post-independence government of the Union of Burma
Historical records for Myanmar in 1948, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Forms the first post-independence government of the Union of Burma
Chosen as Independence Day by Burmese Astrologers
Sao Shwe Thaik becomes first President of independent Burma
U Nu becomes first Prime Minister of independent Burma
Mandalay is captured by the Kachin rebels
Mandalay is captured by Kachin rebels. Kachin rebels capture Manadalay
Mandalay is captured by Kachin rebels. Kachin rebels capture Manadalay
The White Flag Communists begin their rebellion
The White Flag Communists begin their rebellion. The White Flag Communists begin a revolt
The White Flag Communists begin a revolt
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
The Government recaptures Manadalay from the Kachin rebels
The Kuomingtang are supplied by the US & hope to recapture China. The defeated Kuomingtang Army in China occuppies Shan State
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