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National Day, sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, is a major public holiday in Singapore which commemorates an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore.
The proclamation declaring Singapore’s independence was announced on Radio Singapore at 10:00 am on 9 August 1965. Simultaneously in Kuala Lumpur, the Tunku announced the separation to the federal parliament.
Jul 12, 2024 · SINGAPORE: This year's National Day heartland celebrations will take place at Bishan, Punggol, Yishun, Paya Lebar and Buona Vista. ... Singapore celebrates 59 years of independence this year.
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state.1 The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia.2 Even before the proclamation of the formation of the Federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, leaders from both ...
National Day Singapore. 9 August 2024. Flags, fireworks and patriotic festivities abound in August, when Singapore celebrates her birthday. Celebrate Singapore’s independence and hear the Lion City roar at our 59th National Day celebrations.
The National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual celebration of Singapore's independence. It is also a platform for Singaporeans from all walks of life to come together to celebrate the nation's milestones and achievements while rallying ourselves in preparation for the future.
Proclamation of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, 9 August 1965. Collection of the National Archives of Singapore. This landmark document proclaims Singapore’s separation from Malaysia and its beginnings as an independent and sovereign republic.
Jan 10, 2018 · Every August, Singapore’s skies light up with fireworks to commemorate National Day on 9 August, the day that Singapore was declared an independent and sovereign state in 1965. A fairly young country by global standards, we trace Singapore’s history from its early beginnings as a British colony to a short-lived merger with Malaysia and ...
First held on 9 August 1966 to mark the one-year anniversary of Singapore's declaration of independence from Malaysia, it has been held annually since then.
The Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965 was a major agreement between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore on 7 August 1965 that formally expelled Singapore from Malaysia as a state and to be an independent sovereign country.
