Democratic Burma Sao Shwe Thaik (1948 – 1952) Nyang Shwe (Yaunghwe) SawbwaFirst President of Burma Burma gained Independence on January 4, 1948 Dr. Ba U (1952 – 57)Author : “My Burma”Claimed that he was the first President to be elected according to the Constitution Mahn Win Maung (1957-62)He […]
UNSG (United Nations Secretary General) After the tragic death of Daj Hammarskjold, the United Nations Security Council selected U Thant (Permanent Representative of the Union of Burma, which co-founded the Non-aligned Movement) to succeed Hammarskjold as the Third UNSG and the first Asian UNSG. USSR vetoed USA’s nominee […]
Aung San Some Firsts in the History of Burma Pioneers and/or record holders Burmese Female Scholars Dr. Chit Swe U Tin Tut and his siblings U Thant U Ba Kyi U Thittila Family of First in Burma in Matriculation Aung San Born on February 13, 1915. February 13 […]
Firsts in Burma President of the Union of Burma There were Three Presidents in the Union of Burma. Sao Shwe Thaik served as the first President of the Union of Burma. Burma gained Independence on January 4, 1948. He was succeeded by Dr. Ba U and Mahn Win […]
He was born on February 13, 1915. February 13 is also known as “Khalay Mya Nay” (Children’s Day). His Zartar name was Htain Lin. He changed his name to Aung San to rhyme with that of his elder brother Aung Than. Assassinated on July 19, 1947. July 19 […]
Bogyoke Aung San was born on February 13, 1915.February 13 is also known as “Khalay Myar Nay” (Children’s Day). His Zartar name was Htain Lin. He chose his name to be Aung San to rhyme with that of his elder brother Aung Than. His non-de-plume during the “Thirty […]
Saya Minthuwun (U Wun, Laureate Poet) and his Literary Friends published a book titled “Maung Khway Boh (For Maung Khway)”. “K” (BBS Founder / Director U Khin Zaw) wrote the Preface. He provided the music for Saya Minthuwun poems (kabyars). He also translated the poems (with Professor G […]
Sir Arthur Eggar founded Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC) and served as the Life President. Biography In the 50’s, he wrote his biography for the Guardian Magazine in three installments. Several old Crocs donated to reprint Sir Arthur Eggar’s biography in time for the 90th Anniversary of the […]
“K” is the pen name of BBS U Khin Zaw (Founder and Director of Burma Broadcasting Service / Myanmar Ah Than). He was assisted by his cousin U Pe Thaw. His mentees include “Aba” U Than Myint. He served as Chief Librarian of Rangoon University Central Library. Saya […]
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