What were some important moments for Singapore?
19th century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1859 | The Singapore Botanic Gardens was founded. | |
| 1862 | 8 September | Saint Andrews School was founded at Chin Chew Street. |
| 1867 | 16 March | Major General Sir Harry St. George Ord was appointed as the Governor of the Straits Settlements. |
| 1 April | Straits Settlements become a crown colony of British Empire. |
Who ruled Singapore before Raffles arrival?
The entire island may have a population of 1,000 including the various tribes and Orang Laut (sea gypsies). The island was nominally ruled by the Sultan of Johor, who was controlled by the Dutch and the Bugis.
When did Singapore become independent?
August 9, 1965Singapore / Founded
On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964.
What was Singapore first known as?
Singapore was known in the 13th to 14th century as Temasek, a name also recorded in Chinese sources as Dan Ma Xi, a country recorded as having two distinct settlements – Long Ya Men and Ban Zu. It changed its name to Singapura perhaps towards the end of 14th century.
Who named Singapore?
Sometime in the 14th century the name was changed to Singapura, which is now rendered as Singapore in English. Singapura means “Lion City” in Sanskrit, and Sang Nila Utama is usually credited with naming the city, although its actual origin is uncertain.
Is Sang Nila Utama real?
Sang Nila Utama was a Srivijayan prince from Palembang and is the founder of the Kingdom of Singapura in 1299. Sang Nila Utama died in 1347 and his son, Sri Wikrama Wira succeeded him.
How did Singapore get her name?
Mythical Origins However, the original legend was that a long time ago, a 14th century Sumatran prince spotted an auspicious beast upon landing on the island after a thunderstorm, which he was told was a ‘lion’. Thus, the name Singapore comes from the Malay words “Singa” for lion and “Pura” for city.
Why is Singapore called the little red dot?
The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian President B. J. (Bacharuddin Jusuf) Habibie was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal of 4 August 1998. He then said, “Singapore will help Indonesia within the limits of our ability.