Understanding timeline - NE gallery By FZWVSTHEWORLD Jan 1, 1942 British troops retreated to Singapore and bombed the causeway. Period: Jan 1, 1942 to Dec 31, 2010 Understanding timeline - NE gallery Feb 15, 1942 British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese Sep 12, 1945 Japan army signed the surrender treaty in the Municipal Building (City Hall, Singapore) Jan 1, 1950 Maria Hertogh riot occurred. Jan 1, 1959 Lee Kuan Yeebecame Singapore's first Prime Minister Jan 1, 1965 New Town Secondary School was born Dec 8, 1965 Singapore had its first parliamentary session Jan 1, 1967 PM Lee Kuan Yew visited New Town Secondary School Jan 1, 1981 Changi Airport was built. Jan 1, 1992 New Town Secondary School went on a single session. Jan 1, 2008 New Town Secondary went on a feildtrip to Japan. Jan 1, 2010 Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games.
