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The Day the Karen Were Defeated at the Battle of Insein

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On this day in 1949, government forces defeated the Karen National Defense Organization on the outskirts of Yangon, after it came perilously close to seizing the capital.

The Day Independent Myanmar’s 1st Charter Began to Take Shape

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By Wei Yan Aung

Seventy-two years ago today, the Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League began drafting what would become independent Myanmar’s first constitution.

65 Years Since Thousands of Monks Began Sixth Buddhist Council in Yangon

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By Wei Yan Aung

On this day in 1954, more than 2,600 Theravada monks from various countries began the Sixth Buddhist Council to review and settle doctrinal disputes relating to the complete text of

12 May 2019 When Helen Keller Visited Myanmar

10 May 2019 Referendum on Military-Drafted Constitution Pursued Amid Cyclone Devastation

8 May 2019 The Day the Prime Minister of British Burma was Hanged

5 May 2019 The 1930 Earthquake Which Flattened Bago

2 May 2019 11 Years after Cyclone Nargis, Many Are Still Feeling Its Effects

1 May 2019 The Day the First Train Pulled out of Yangon Central

30 April 2019 The Day the British Blew Up the Sagaing Bridge

29 April 2019 The Day Myanmar Lost Its Most Renowned Anyeint Dancer

29 April 2019 The Day Myanmar’s Last Feudal Rulers Gave up Their Power

23 April 2019 The Day Ex-Dictator Than Shwe’s Reign Began

22 April 2019 The Day a Pioneer of Care for the Elderly Was Honored

20 April 2019 The Day the Radio Advertising Jingles Disappeared