Singapore becomes independent
PoliticsSingapore separates from Malaysia and becomes an independent republic led by Lee Kuan Yew.
- Date
- August 9, 1965 · On this day · View on map
- Regions
- Southeast Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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