March 13

by Hla Min

Update : 31st October 2026

1988

• It was a sad and dark day for Burma.
• It was a milestone in the struggle to restore democracy in the Golden Land.
• Phone Maw (5th year Chemical Engineering student) was struck by a stray bullet. He passed away.

Celebrations

• March 13 is observed as “Burma Human Rights Day” (e.g. in the City of Berkeley).
• March 13 is known as “Phone Maw & Soe Naing” Nay နေ့
• Soon offerings are made in their memory.

2016

• RITAA was formed on March 13, 2016

2018

• A huge vinyl with the RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association (RITAA) Logo was made available on March 13, 2018.
• Thanks to Eric Foo for the photo and Mech Ko Lay for the vinyl copy.