The following lists events that happened during 1988 in the Union of Burma.
Incumbents
President: until 27 July: San Yu 27 July–12 August: Sein Lwin 12 August–18 August: Aye Ko (interim) 19 August–18 September: Maung Maung starting 18 September: Saw Maung Prime Minister: until July 26: Maung Maung Kha July 26-September 18: Tun Tin starting September 18: Saw Maung
Events
August
August 6 - The 1988 Myanmar–India earthquake, an M7.3 earthquake struck near the border with India, killing five. August 8 - 8888 Uprising Thousands of protestors are killed during anti-government demonstrations.
September
September 22 - Saw Maung becomes new general of the military junta in Burma and the streets remain quiet.
November
November 6 - The M7.7 and M7.2 1988 Lancang–Gengma earthquakes strikes near the Myanmar–China border, killing at least 938.
