Singapore in the Cold War

The atlas holds 12 people and 23 moments here, from 1947 to 1986. The most recorded lives are Lee Kuan Yew, P. Ramlee and Teresa Teng.

Notable people

  1. Charlie Chaplin

    in 1961

    1 moment here

    English actor, comedian, director, writer, producer and composer whose screen persona, the Tramp, became an international icon.…

  2. Corazon Aquino

    in 1986

    1 moment here

    María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino was a Filipino political leader and president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992.…

  3. Deng Xiaoping

    in 1978

    1 moment here

    Chinese revolutionary, statesman, and paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China from 1978 to 1989.…

  4. Eisaku Satō

    in 1967

    1 moment here

    Japanese politician and prime minister of Japan from 1964 to 1972. A former railway bureaucrat, Satō led Japan during rapid economic growth, pursued…

  5. Lee Kuan Yew

    from 1950 to 1978

    6 moments here

    Singaporean barrister and statesman who co-founded the People’s Action Party and served as Singapore’s first prime minister from 1959 to 1990.…

  6. Milton Obote

    in 1971

    1 moment here

    Apollo Milton Obote was a Ugandan politician who served as prime minister from 1962 to 1966 and as president from 1966 to 1971 and from 1980 to 1985.…

  7. P. Ramlee

    from 1949 to 1973

    5 moments here

    Teuku Zakaria bin Teuku Nyak Puteh, known as P. Ramlee, was a Malaysian actor, singer, composer, and filmmaker.…

  8. Pridi Banomyong

    in 1947

    1 moment here

    Thai lawyer, political leader, regent, prime minister, and founder of Thammasat University. A civilian leader of the 1932 Siamese Revolution, he…

  9. Sydney Brenner

    in 1985

    1 moment here

    South African-born molecular biologist whose career moved from Johannesburg and Oxford to Cambridge, California, Singapore and other scientific…

  10. Teresa Teng

    from 1969 to 1973

    2 moments here

    Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng (Teng Li-yun; 1953–1995) became one of the most influential popular vocalists in the Chinese-speaking world and across…

  11. Thích Nhất Hạnh

    in 1978

    1 moment here

    Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, teacher, author, and peace activist. Thích Nhất Hạnh helped develop engaged Buddhism, founded the Plum Village…

  12. Tunku Abdul Rahman

    from 1956 to 1961

    2 moments here

    Malaysian statesman, UMNO leader, chief minister of the Federation of Malaya, and first prime minister of Malaya and Malaysia.…

Moments

  1. 1947 Escaped to Singapore after coup Pridi Banomyong
  2. 1949 Works at Jalan Ampas with L. Krishnan P. Ramlee
  3. 1950 Marriage on Boon Teck Road P. Ramlee
  4. 1950 Return to Singapore aboard MS Willem Ruys Lee Kuan Yew
  5. 1954 Political planning at Oxley Road Lee Kuan Yew
  6. 1954 People's Action Party inauguration Lee Kuan Yew
  7. 1956 Merdeka Mission departure Tunku Abdul Rahman
  8. 1961 Returns to Singapore with family Charlie Chaplin
  9. 1961 Marries Saloma in Pasir Panjang P. Ramlee
  10. 1961 Residence at Cedar Avenue P. Ramlee
  11. 1961 Malaysia proposal speech in Singapore Tunku Abdul Rahman
  12. 1963 Singapore independence declaration ceremony Lee Kuan Yew
  13. 1965 Isolation at Changi Cottage Lee Kuan Yew
  14. 1967 Southeast Asian tour: Singapore Eisaku Satō
  15. 1969 Charity performance at Singapore National Opera House Teresa Teng
  16. 1971 Commonwealth meeting during coup Milton Obote
  17. 1973 Attends the 19th Asian Film Festival P. Ramlee
  18. 1973 Far East Top Ten Stars Charity Gala Teresa Teng
  19. 1978 Boat-people rescue operation Thích Nhất Hạnh
  20. 1978 Meeting with Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore Deng Xiaoping
  21. 1978 Dinner for Deng Xiaoping at the Istana Lee Kuan Yew
  22. 1985 Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitor Sydney Brenner
  23. 1986 State visit to Singapore Corazon Aquino

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