Coup
Seizes power from U Nu
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1962 in Myanmar
Explore 15 historical events and records for Myanmar in 1962.
Historical records for Myanmar in 1962
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March
Coup Takes Power
Ne Win seizes power and becomes head of state and government
Deposed in Coup
Win Maung is removed when Ne Win seizes power
Deposed in Coup
U Nu is overthrown and detained during Ne Win's coup
President of Myanmar
Appointed President of Burma
Government Chairman
Ne Win chairs the Revolutionary Government after abolishing parliamentary rule
April
Nationalization
The military government announces socialist policies leading to extensive nationalization of trade and industry
August
Congo Reconciliation Plan
Advances a United Nations plan combining negotiations and economic pressure to end Katanga's secession.
December
Operation Grandslam
Authorizes stronger United Nations military action after renewed fighting blocks a negotiated settlement in Katanga.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of U Nu
Arrested for 5 years after a coup led by Ne Win
Coup
Arrested for 5 years after a coup led by Ne Win
Coup
Ne Win seizes power during a military coup
Coup
Leads the military coup & becomes dictator ruling through the Revolutionary Council
Nationalization
Announces plans to nationalize the import trade
The Burmese Way to Socialism
Publication of "The Burmese Way to Socialism". Combines Buddhist thought with Marxist theory as the nations official policy
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