The following lists events that happened during 1956 in Colony of Singapore.
Incumbents Governor: Sir Robert Brown Black Chief Minister: David Marshall (until June 7) Lim Yew Hock (from June 8) Chief Secretary: Sir William Goode
Events March 15 March — Nanyang University is officiated with a flag-raising ceremony, with classes beginning on 30 March.
April 23 April — The first Merdeka talks were held, which failed on 23 May after failing to compromise on internal security arrangements. As a result, David Marshall resigned.
June 8 June — Lim Yew Hock became the second Chief Minister of Singapore.
August 17 August — The Nicoll Highway and Merdeka Bridge are officially opened.
October 10 October — Protests by students occurred after several organisations were dissolved over communist links. The protests continued over two weeks, culminating into riots that occurred on 25 October.
Births 12 January — Matthias Yao, former MP for Marine Parade GRC (MacPherson) 15 April — Ho Geok Choo, former MP for West Coast GRC (Boon Lay) 23 July — Iskandar Ismail, musician and winner of 2008 Cultural Medallion in Music (d. 2014). 3 September — Tan Yong Kwang, judge of the Supreme Court. 5 September — Low Thia Khiang, 8th Secretary-General of the Workers' Party and 8th Leader of the Opposition 12 September — Walter Woon, 5th Attorney-General of Singapore. 1 October — Chan Soo Sen, Former MP for Joo Chiat SMC
Deaths 21 July — Lim Chong Pang, prominent businessman and long-time member of the Singapore Rural Board (b. 1904). 25 July — Ronald John Farrer, Former President of the Singapore Municipal Commission (b. 1872). 13 September — Chia Hock Chwee, fisherman and father-in-law of Lim Chong Pang (b. 1895). 29 September — Kee Yew Hock, water polo player and the first man to introduce neon signs to Singapore (b. 1905). 24 October — Henry Nicholas Ridley, 1st Director of Singapore Botanic Gardens (b. 1855). 29 November — Father Stephen Lee, Parish Priest of Church of St. Teresa (b. 1896).
See also List of years in Singapore
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