1966 in Singapore

The following lists events that happened during 1966 in Singapore.

← 1965 1964 1963 1966 in Singapore → 1967 1968 1969
Decades:	1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
See also:	Other events of 1966 Timeline of Singaporean history

Incumbents

• President: Yusof Ishak
• Prime Minister: Lee Kuan Yew

Events

February

• 17 February - The Internal Security Department is formed to maintain national security.

May

• 5 May - The National Registration Act comes into effect.[1]
• 9 May - Registration starts for the National Registration Identity Card (NRIC), which comes in laminated plastic.[2]

June

• 20 June - The first passports are issued.

August

• August - The Constitutional Commission Report is issued. Most of the recommendations were not followed except a Council to make sure policies do not discriminate against any racial or religious communities.[3]
• 3 August - Singapore joins the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. This will enable Singapore to borrow loans for development and share best practices in monetary management.[4]
• 9 August - The first National Day Parade is held to commemorate Singapore's independence.[5]
• 12 August - Confrontation ends, after a peace treaty is signed.[6]
• 22 August - Singapore founds the Asian Development Bank as part of 31 nations. It aims to provide another source of funds for development works.[7]
• 23 August - The sea curfew is lifted after the end of Confrontation, a decision widely applauded by villagers.[8]
• 24 August - The National Pledge is recited for the first time, which is written by S. Rajaratnam.[9]
• 26 August - A new TV studio is officially opened for Radio and Television Singapore in Caldecott Hill.[10]

December

• 6 December - Five members from Barisan Sosialis have resigned as Members of Parliament, sparking the 1967 by-elections. They are Tan Cheng Tiong (Jalan Kayu), Poh Ber Liak (Tampines), Ong Lian Teng (Bukit Panjang), Loh Miaw Gong (Havelock) and Koo Young (Thomson).[11]

Births

• 8 January - Adrian Pang, Malaysian-born Singaporean actor.

Deaths

• 31 January - Arthur E. Percival, known for surrendering to the Japanese on 15 February 1942 during World War II (b. 1887).[12]
• 2 June - Richard Olaf Winstedt, colonial administrator (b. 1878).[13]
• 15 November - Roland St John Braddell, lawyer (b. 1880).[14]

References

1. "All is set for registration for new S'pore cards". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 5 May 1966. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
2. "National registration for Singapore identity cards begins". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
3. "Constitutional Commission Report is issued". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
4. "National registration for Singapore identity cards begins". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
5. "Singapore's first national day". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
6. "Konfrontasi (Confrontation) ends". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
7. "Singapore joins the Asian Development Bank". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
8. "Mid-sea joy as the curfew is lifted". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 24 August 1966. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
9. "The National Pledge is taken". NLB. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
10. "New home for TV..." The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 27 August 1966. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
11. "Five more Barisan MPs quit seats". The Straits Times (retrieved from NLB). 6 December 1966. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
12. "Arthur E. Percival". NLB. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
13. "Richard Olaf Winstedt". NLB. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
14. "Roland St John Braddell". NLB. Retrieved 7 August 2019.