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British troops retreated to Singapore and bombed the causeway.
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Understanding timeline - NE gallery
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British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese
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Japan army signed the surrender treaty in the Municipal Building (City Hall, Singapore)
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Maria Hertogh riot occurred.
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Lee Kuan Yeebecame Singapore's first Prime Minister
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New Town Secondary School was born
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Singapore had its first parliamentary session
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PM Lee Kuan Yew visited New Town Secondary School
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Changi Airport was built.
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New Town Secondary School went on a single session.
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New Town Secondary went on a feildtrip to Japan.
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Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games.