Independence of Burma
PoliticsThe Union of Burma becomes independent from Britain, choosing not to join the Commonwealth.
- Date
- January 4, 1948 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- MyanmarUnited Kingdom
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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