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This is a timeline of Singaporean history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Singapore and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Singapore. See also the list of years in Singapore.
10 May 2018. A chronology of key events: 1819 - Sir Stamford Raffles of British East India Company establishes trading post on Singapore island. Getty Images. Singapore was heavily bombed by...
Once a British colony and now a member of the Commonwealth, Singapore first joined the Federation of Malaysia on its formation in 1963 but seceded to become an independent state on August 9, 1965. Singapore has experienced remarkable economic growth and diversification since the 1960s.
History of Singapore. The history of the modern state of Singapore dates back to its founding in the early 19th century; however, evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed on the island in the 14th century.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Singapore. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
The pivotal moment for Singapore came in 1819 when British statesman Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty with Johor, leading to the creation of the Crown colony of Singapore in 1867. Singapore's strategic location, natural harbour, and status as a free port contributed to its rise.
Luxury, history, iconography – and the Singapore Sling. For the civilian victims of Japan’s occupation in Singapore. The world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian modern art. A ...
This is a timeline based on A History of Modern Singapore, 1819 - 2005 by C.M. Turnbull. Published by NUS press in 2009. Quick jump to different milestone eras in Singapore history: 1819 - 1890: Our Humble Beginnings; 1890 - 1920: Contributions of Pioneer Migrants; 1921 - 1941: Under the British Flag; 1941 - 1945: When Singapore was Syonan-To