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Burma seized by Japan during World War 2
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Aung San War minister
Not exact date. Aung San with other military people are attempting to have Burma become independent of Japan and British control. Aung San is named war minister and is later murdered on July 19, 1947. -
U Ny becomes Prime Minister 01/04/48.
U Ny is elected Prime Minister 01/04/48 till 1960. A youtube video titled "1948 Burma celebrate day of independence" shows life in 1948 with General Aung San asking for independence for Burma. -
Ne Win becomes the new President of Burma
In 1962 Ne Win is elected President of Burma. As President marital law goes into effect. All borders into Burma are closed and everyone is under state control. -
Ne Win steps down as President of Burma
Not exact date. Ne Win steps down as President of Burma. Burma now has a rating of one of the poorest nations with people fleeing the country due to war and lack of food. -
8888 Uprising
Thousands of people in Burma take to the streets in protest of the government. Thousands of people are gunned down in a show of power. This lead to the name of 8888 Uprising. -
Burma named changed to Myanmar
Burma's named officially by military on 06/19/89 to Myanmar without consulting the people of Burma. The capital of Burma also changed from Rangoon to Yangon. -
Cyclone Nargis devastates present day Myanmar
Cyclone Nargis hits Myanmar and tens of thousands deaths confirmed and others unconfirmed on this date. Aid from other countries an issue at the time of cyclone due to government control over what gets in and out of the country. -
Burmese Refugees in Utica New York
Burmese refugees in Utica New York are growing by the thousands. Over the last several years approximately 2000 Burmese refugees have made Utica home. -
Film Burma VJ
The film Burma VJ made by Anders Ostergaard hits theaters on this date. Video journalist (vj) smuggle film out of Burma for the world to see what is happening in current day Burma. -
Fleeing Myanmar
A you tube video attahced shows people of Myanmar fleeing to Maescot Thailand after people and military battle after elections are held. -
Utica College Shine project starts
The shine project (Students helping in Naturalization of elders) begins in Central New York at Utica college and Hamilton college, For this project students help elderly refugees learn English and also help them study for citizenship exam for the United States. MVRCR is also involved in project. -
Aung San Suu Kyi new leader of Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi and her followers claim victory in elections in Burma on 04/01/12 and wins a legislative seat. She had previously been under house arrest since 1990 elections. -
Refugees from Burma by numbers 2005-2012
Refugee numbers in recent years per Refugee Processing Center.
2005-1,447 2009 -18,202
2006-1,612 2010- 16,693
2007- 13,896 2011- 16,972
2008-18,139 2012- as of May 31- 8,015
The numbers of refugees go up steadily since 2005 except for 2010 & 2011 where the numbers were lower.
