Historical eventSeptember 181988

8888 Uprising

The 8888 Uprising in Myanmar comes to an end.

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When
Sunday, September 18 198838 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1980s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1988.

What happened

The 8888 Uprising in Myanmar comes to an end.

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When did 8888 Uprising happen?

September 18 1988 — 38 years ago, on a Sunday.

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