Understanding timeline - NE Gallery By pennyconns^^ 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 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 Herthogh riot occured. Jan 1, 1959 Lee Kuan Yew became 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 buitl. Jan 1, 1992 New Town Secondary school went on a single session. Jan 1, 2008 New Town Secondary School went to a fieldtrip in Japan. Jan 1, 2010 Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games.
