newtown By ryuki Period: Jan 1, 1940 to Dec 31, 2010 Singapore history Jan 11, 1942 British troops retreat to Singapore & bomb the causeway Feb 15, 1942 British surrender Singapore to the Japanese Sep 12, 1945 British sign surrender treaty in the Municipal building (City Hall) Dec 11, 1950 Maria Hertogh riots Jun 3, 1959 Lee Kuan Yew becomes Singapore"s first prime minister Jan 2, 1965 Opening of newtown secondory Feb 20, 1967 Lee Kwan Yew visited New Town secondary exact date not provided. Only the year is correct. Dec 29, 1981 Chagi airport was built Feb 20, 1992 New Town secondary went single session exact date not provided. Only the year is correct. Nov 20, 2008 New Town field trip to Japan exact day not available Aug 14, 2010 Singapore hosts the youth olypic games
