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1952 in Myanmar

Explore 5 historical events and records for Myanmar in 1952.

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Historical records for Myanmar in 1952

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March

16 March 1952

Presidency Ends

Thaik, Sao Shwe · Rangoon · Former President of the Union · Government / Union of Burma

Leaves the presidency at the end of his constitutional term

16 March 1952

President Takes Office

U, Ba · Rangoon · President of the Union · Government / Union of Burma

Ba U becomes President of the Union of Burma

16 March 1952

Presidential Transition

U, Ba · Rangoon · President of the Union · Government / Union of Burma

Succeeds Sao Shwe Thaik as ceremonial head of state

March 1952

Second Parliamentary Mandate

Nu, U · Rangoon · Prime Minister of Burma · Government / Union of Burma

Continues as Prime Minister after AFPFL electoral success

Other events (month unknown)

1952

Election

Nu, U · Prime Minister of Myanmar · Government / Government of Myanmar

Leads the AFPFL to electoral victory

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