VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 2. Southeast Asia, 1941–2000 > b. Mainland Southeast Asia > 1. Myanmar (Burma) > 1968, April
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1968, April
 
First Central People's Workers' Council met in Rangoon. This was an attempt to stimulate economic life by the appointment of agricultural and industrial workers' councils.  1
 
1969
 
Growing dissatisfaction with the government's Socialist policy and one-party rule. U Nu, from London, called for overthrow of the regime, by force if necessary, and the restoration of parliamentary democracy (Aug. 29).  2
 
June 2
 
Report of an advisory body on the drafting of a new constitution and return to civilian rule.  3
 
Aug
 
U Nu announced plans to set up a revolutionary movement in Thailand.  4
 
 
 
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