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1958 in Myanmar

Explore 6 historical events and records for Myanmar in 1958.

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Historical records for Myanmar in 1958

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April

April 1958

AFPFL Split

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

Political split weakens U Nu's government and leads to caretaker rule

October

29 October 1958

Caretaker PM Takes Office

Win, Ne · Rangoon · Prime Minister of Burma · Government / Caretaker Government

Ne Win becomes caretaker Prime Minister to restore order before elections

29 October 1958

Second Premiership Ends

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

Hands power to Ne Win's caretaker administration

Other events (month unknown)

1958

Coup

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

Stages a coup to solve some of Burmas problems but only has minor success

1958

Party Leader

Win, Ne · Party Leader of BSPP · Politics / Burma Socialist Program Party

Appointed Party Leader of the Burma Socialist Program Party

1958

Prime Minister of Myanmar

Win, Ne · Prime Minister of Myanmar · Government / Government of Myanmar

Appointed Prime Minister of Burma

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