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Singapore began as a Malay settlement and became an important port in the 14th century.
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Sir Stamford Raffles of British East India Company establishes trading post on Singapore island.
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Singapore, Malacca and Penang become British colony of the Straits Settlements.
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Singapore becomes capital of Straits Settlements. The port attracts thousands of migrants from China, India and other parts of Asia.
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It became a British territory.
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In the World War II, it was conquered by Japan.
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After the war, it won autonomy.
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Joined Malaysia.
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Separated of Malaysia and became independent.
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Singapore founder member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
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The first Minister, Lee Kuan Yew stands down after 31 years, but continues to exert significant influence as senior minister.
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Singapore Airlines 747 airliner crashes while taking off in high winds at Taipei airport, killing 81 passengers and crew.
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Singapore appears to emerge from its worst recession on record after the economy expands at an annualised rate of 20.4% between April and June.
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Singapore marks 50th anniversary of independence from Malaysia.
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Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his siblings engage in a public row over the will of their late father, former minister Lee Kuan Yew.