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1981 in Myanmar

Explore 4 historical events and records for Myanmar in 1981.

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Historical records for Myanmar in 1981

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November

9 November 1981

Presidency Ends

Win, Ne · Rangoon · Former President of the Republic · Government / Socialist Republic of Burma

Ne Win steps down as President while retaining party dominance

9 November 1981

President Takes Office

Yu, San · Rangoon · President of the Republic · Government / Socialist Republic of Burma

San Yu becomes President of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma

Other events (month unknown)

1981

President of Myanmar

Yu, San · President of Myanmar · Government / Government of Myanmar

Appointed President of Burma

1981

Resignation of Ne Win

Win, Ne · President of Myanmar · Government / Government of Myanmar

Resigns as President but retains the essential position as head of the party

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