1963 in Singapore

1963 in Singapore

"See also:" 1962 in Singapore | Other events of 1963 | 1964 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore----

Events

*February - During Operation Coldstore, 107 left-wing politicians and trade unionists are arrested by Internal Security Department
*9 July - The Malaysia Agreement is signed between leaders of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.
*12 July - The Pulau Senang prison riots breaks out, with four prison officers killed by rioting prisoners. The unprecedently large court proceedings which followed sentenced 18 to death.
*31 August - On this Malaysia Solidarity Day, Lee Kuan Yew declares the Independence for Singapore from the British.
*16 September -- Malaysia is formed. Indonesia carries out its konfrontasi campaign.
*21 September - The PAP wins the 1963 State Elections, defeating the Barisan Sosialis and UMNO.

ports

Deaths

1963 Malaysian and Singaporean events by month

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