Singapore in the Cold War

The atlas holds 5 people and 11 moments here, from 1950 to 1986. The most recorded lives are Lee Kuan Yew, Teresa Teng and Charlie Chaplin.

Notable people

1. 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.…

2. 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…

3. Charlie Chaplin

   in 1961

   1 moment here

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

4. Deng Xiaoping

   in 1978

   1 moment here

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

5. 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.…

Moments

1. 1950 Return to Singapore aboard MS Willem Ruys Lee Kuan Yew
2. 1954 Political planning at Oxley Road Lee Kuan Yew
3. 1954 People's Action Party inauguration Lee Kuan Yew
4. 1961 Returns to Singapore with family Charlie Chaplin
5. 1963 Singapore independence declaration ceremony Lee Kuan Yew
6. 1965 Isolation at Changi Cottage Lee Kuan Yew
7. 1969 Charity performance at Singapore National Opera House Teresa Teng
8. 1973 Far East Top Ten Stars Charity Gala Teresa Teng
9. 1978 Meeting with Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore Deng Xiaoping
10. 1978 Dinner for Deng Xiaoping at the Istana Lee Kuan Yew
11. 1986 State visit to Singapore Corazon Aquino

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