V-Day: Victory over Japan
Victory over Japan Day, surrender of Japan, signifies the end of World War II (August 14 in the Americas due to the time zone difference)
Tag: Anniversary
Declaration of Independence
Behind glass cabinets were the set of documents that proclaim the independence of Singapore.
Via Dolorosa
As we approach Easter, I would like to share a Catholic/Christian tradition that is more symbolic than biblical. Via Dolorosa,Continue Reading
Treasures – Artefacts of Lee Kuan Yew (c. 1950s)
Today marks the death anniversary of one of the founding fathers of Singapore, whom we fondly refer to as LKY.
228 Incident 二二八事件
The freedom of speech and freedom of will are basic human rights that many fought and laid their lives for. Lest we forget!
Lest We Forget – Sook Ching Massacre (18 Feb – 4 Mar 1942)
Today marks the start of Sook Ching. Recent comments by our PM made us look back at this dark episode in our history. Should we move on?
Lest We Forget – Fall of Singapore (15 Feb 1942)
On this day in 1941, the first bombs dropped on Singapore. The Japanese had arrived!
The Day That Changed China’s History
The Xi’an Incident 西安事变 was a Chinese political crisis that lasted from 12 to 26 December 1936. A warlord named Zhang Xueliang was about to change the course of history for China.
The Day Time Stood Still
On this day in history in downtown Dallas, an assassination shook the world.
Lest We Forget – The 1938 Changsha Inferno 文夕大火
At the base of Tianxin Pavilion 天心閣 in Changsha, Hunan, there stood a solitary bell to commemorate one of theContinue Reading