understanding timelines( NE GALLERY) By august baby Jan 11, 1942 British troops retreated to Singapore and bombed the causeway Period: Jan 11, 1942 to Jan 1, 2010 Understanding timelines-NE gallery Feb 15, 1942 British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese Sep 12, 1945 Japan army signed the surrendered treaty in the Municipal Building (City Hall, Singapore). Jan 1, 1950 Maria Hertogh riot occurred Jan 1, 1959 Lee Kuan Yew became Singapore's first Prime Minister Jan 19, 1965 New Town Secondary School was born! Dec 8, 1965 Singapore had its first parliamentary session Jan 1, 1967 PM Lew Kuan Yew visited New Town Secondary School. Jan 1, 1981 Changi Airport was bulit Jan 1, 1992 New Town Secondary School when on a single session. Nov 9, 2008 New Town Secondary went on a fieldtrip to Japan Jan 1, 2010 Singapore hosted the Youth Olympic Games