2 March 1962CoupNe Win
Seizes power from U Nu
Historical records for Myanmar in 1962, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Seizes power from U Nu
Ne Win seizes power and becomes head of state and government
Win Maung is removed when Ne Win seizes power
U Nu is overthrown and detained during Ne Win's coup
Appointed President of Burma
Ne Win chairs the Revolutionary Government after abolishing parliamentary rule
The military government announces socialist policies leading to extensive nationalization of trade and industry
Advances a United Nations plan combining negotiations and economic pressure to end Katanga's secession.
Authorizes stronger United Nations military action after renewed fighting blocks a negotiated settlement in Katanga.
Arrested for 5 years after a coup led by Ne Win
Arrested for 5 years after a coup led by Ne Win
Ne Win seizes power during a military coup
Leads the military coup & becomes dictator ruling through the Revolutionary Council
Announces plans to nationalize the import trade
Publication of "The Burmese Way to Socialism". Combines Buddhist thought with Marxist theory as the nations official policy
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