Timeline of Singaporean history - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of Singaporean history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Singapore and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Singapore. See also the list of years in Singapore .
History of Singapore | People, Culture, Language, & Facts
WEBMar 25, 2024 · History of Singapore, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Singapore. Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is the largest port city in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.
History of Singapore - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Singapore. The history of the modern state of Singapore dates back to its founding in the early 19th century; however, evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed on the island in the 14th century.
Singapore profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEB10 May 2018. A chronology of key events: 1819 - Sir Stamford Raffles of British East India Company establishes trading post on Singapore island. Getty Images. Singapore was heavily bombed by...
History of Singapore | Map and Timeline
WEBThe pivotal moment for Singapore came in 1819 when British statesman Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty with Johor, leading to the creation of the Crown colony of Singapore in 1867. Singapore's strategic location, natural harbour, and status as …
Singapore - British Colony, Trade Hub, Modern City | Britannica
WEBHistory of Singapore. Singapore Island originally was inhabited by fishermen and pirates, and it served as an outpost for the Sumatran empire of Srīvijaya. In Javanese inscriptions and Chinese records dating to the end of the 14th century, the more-common name of the island is Tumasik, or Temasek, from the Javanese word tasek (“sea”).
Singapore | Facts, Geography, History, & Points of Interest
WEB2 days ago · Singapore, city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, about 85 miles (137 km) north of the Equator. It consists of Singapore Island and some 60 small islets. Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.
Singapore profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEBJul 5, 2012 · A chronology of key events in the history of Singapore. A chronology of key events in the history of Singapore. ... Singapore profile - Timeline. Published. 5 July 2012. Share. close panel. Share ...
History of the Republic of Singapore - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of the Republic of Singapore. Part of a series on the. History of Singapore. Early history (pre-1819) British colonial era (1819–1942) Japanese Occupation (1942–1945) Post-war period (1945–1962) Internal self-government (1955–1963) Merger with Malaysia (1963–1965) Republic of Singapore (1965–present) By topic. Singapore portal. v. t. e.
A history of Singapore: a timeline of events - The Telegraph
WEBSingapore’s meteoric rise as a trading post and the Second World War. Stamford. Raffles. The British arrived in Singapore in January 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles landed on the island ...
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