Understanding Timeline - NE Gallery By Figo Lee Jan 1, 1942 Pime Minister Lee Kuan Yew visited Newtown Jan 1, 1942 British troops retreated to Singapore and bombed the causeway Period: Jan 1, 1942 to Dec 31, 2010 NE Gallery Feb 15, 1942 British surrended to Singapore (SG) Sep 12, 1945 Japan army signed the surrender treaty in the Municipal Building (city Hall, singapore) Jan 1, 1950 Maria Hertogh riot occured Jan 1, 1959 Lee Kuan Yew became Singapore's first Prime Minister Jan 1, 1965 Newtown Secondary School was born! Dec 8, 1965 Singapore had its first parliamentry session Jan 1, 1981 Changi Airport was buit Jan 1, 1992 Newtown Secondary school went bon a single session Jan 1, 2008 New Town Secondary School went on a field trip to Japan Jan 1, 2010 Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games