Understanding timeline NE Gallery By Muhammad Fauzan Period: Jan 1, 1942 to Dec 31, 2010 NE Gallery Jan 31, 1942 British troops retreated to Singapore and bombed the causeway Feb 15, 1942 British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese Sep 12, 1945 Japan army signed the surrender treaty in the Municipal Building ( City Hall , Singaore ) Dec 11, 1950 Maria Hertogh riot occuredd Jun 3, 1959 Lew Kuan Yew became Singapore's first Prime Minister Jan 2, 1965 NewTown Secondary School was born! Dec 8, 1965 Singapore had its first parliamentary session Jan 1, 1967 PM Lee Kuan Yew visited NewTown Secondary School Jan 1, 1981 Changi Airport was built Feb 1, 1992 NewTown Secondary School went on a single seesion Jan 1, 2008 NewTown Secondary School went on a fieldtrip to Japan Aug 14, 2010 Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games
