16 March 1952Presidency EndsSao Shwe Thaik
Leaves the presidency at the end of his constitutional term
Historical records for Myanmar in 1952, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leaves the presidency at the end of his constitutional term
Ba U becomes President of the Union of Burma
Succeeds Sao Shwe Thaik as ceremonial head of state
Continues as Prime Minister after AFPFL electoral success
Leads the AFPFL to electoral victory
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