The following lists events that happened in 2016 in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Incumbents President: Thein Sein (until March 30), Htin Kyaw (starting March 30) First Vice President: Sai Mauk Kham (until March 30), Myint Swe (starting March 30) Second Vice President: Nyan Tun (until March 30), Henry Van Thio (starting March 30) State Counsellor: Aung San Suu Kyi (starting April 6)
Events
February February 1 - The second session of House of Representatives, the lower house of the parliament convenes. February 3 - The second session of House of Nationalities, the upper house of the parliament convenes. February 8 - The second session of Assembly of the Union (Union Parliament) convenes February 8 - The second session of State and Regional Hluttaws convene.
March March 30 - Htin Kyaw became the President of Myanmar.
April April 6 - Aung San Suu Kyi assumed the newly created role of the State Counsellor, a position similar to Prime Minister. April 13 - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck north-west of Mandalay.
August August 24 - A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck west of Chauk. Several temples in the nearby ancient city of Bagan were damaged and four people were reported dead.
Predicted and scheduled events November November 19 - Myanmar along with the Philippines begins hosting the group stages of the 2016 AFF Championship.
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