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1956 in Myanmar

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Historical records for Myanmar in 1956

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June

12 June 1956

First Premiership Ends

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

Resigns after his first long premiership

12 June 1956

Prime Minister Takes Office

Swe, Ba · Rangoon · Prime Minister of Burma · Government / Union of Burma

Ba Swe becomes Prime Minister after U Nu resigns

13 June 1956

Caretaker Civilian Cabinet

Swe, Ba · Rangoon · Prime Minister of Burma · Government / Union of Burma

Leads a short AFPFL government during U Nu's absence from office

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