Historical eventMarch 82021

National Unity Consultative Council

Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders, in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Monday, March 8 20215 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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Dates: From 2021.

What happened

Twenty-eight political institutions in Myanmar establish the National Unity Consultative Council, a historic alliance of ethnic armed organizations and democratically elected leaders, in response to the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.

March 8 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  8. 2017Azure Window
  9. 2018Aurat March
  10. 2021International Women's Day
  11. 2021National Unity Consultative Council

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March 8 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Monday.

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