1959 in Singapore
1959 |
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Following years |
1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 |
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Events
- 25 April- The 1959 General Elections was held. Lee Kuan Yew was elected as Prime Minister of Singapore.
- 3 December – Encik Yusof bin Ishak is sworn in as Singapore's first Yang di-Pertuan Negara. On the same day, the National Flag of Singapore and the national anthem, Majulah Singapura, are also unveiled.
Deaths
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See also
References
1. http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1097_2006-07-28.html
2. http://www.singapore-elections.com/general-election/1959/