Year 1963
Nicoll Highway Collapsed
Saturday, 24th April 2004
At about 3.30 pm, a disaster struck when part of the temporary retaining wall of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Circle Line at Nicoll Highway collapsed. It caused a cave-in and brought the surrounding area and part of Nicoll Highway down into it, forming 30 m deep ravine. As Nicoll Highway sank, gas, water and electricity cables snapped, causing power to go out for about 15,000 people and 700 businesses in the Marina and Suntec City area. Tremors were felt at Golden Mile Complex. Tenants and residents in the building were also evacuated. Police immediately cordoned off the adjoining Merdeka Bridge and sealed all roads leading to Nicoll Highway. The tragedy left four men dead. Nicoll highway was only reopened to traffic 8 months later on 4 December 2004.
Singapore Sport School
Friday, 2nd April 2004
The Singapore Sports School under the auspices of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports, the school was officially opened by then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. The #Singapore Sports School# is a specialized independent school providing a conducive academic and training environment for teenagers aspiring to be sports athletes.Students reside five days a week on a sprawling seven-hectare campus that comes equipped with world-class sporting facilities. Students at sports school undergo a modular curriculum of study in specialized classrooms. The mode of study is tied closely to the syllabus of mainstream school and that which allows them the flexibility to compete at sports competition frequently without comprising their studies.
Old National Library Building Demolished
Wednesday, 31st March 2004
The Old National Library Building was a historical building at Stamford Road. Originally completed in 1960, it housed the National Library. Despite a huge groundswell of public dissent, the library was closed on 31 March 2004, and was demolished to make way for the construction of the Fort Canning Tunnel to ease road traffic to the city.
Armed Robbers In Tekong
Thursday, 18th March 2004
The Singapore Police was informed by the Royal Malaysia Police at about 08:45am that they were pursuing three men on board a motorised sampan and the sampan had landed at Pulau Tekong. The men are suspected to have earlier committed armed robbery in Johor. The Singapore Armed Forces and the Singapore Police Force are jointly conducting a search for the three persons on the island. Security measures have also been stepped up on the island. About 700 soldiers and policemen are combing Pulau Tekong for three armed robbers. All training on the island has been temporarily suspended to facilitate the search operations. All three were caught and were charged with illegal entry and possession of firearms.
Asian Aerospace 2004
Thursday, 26th February 2004
The 12th Asian Aerospace 2004 (AA2004) is a 6-day event, taking place from 26 February to 29 February 2004. The first 4 days of the Singapore Airshow are exclusively for trade attendees and the final 2 weekend days are open to general public at large. Show visitors are treated to an extra 30-minute aerobatic flying display taking place at this year’s Singapore Airshow over the public weekend. This is in addition to the 60-minute aerial display.
Makan Marathon Held
Saturday, 7th February 2004
Food lover from all over Singapore took part in the Makan Marathon. Participants compete in the food-chasing race to complete the food trails and find the best hawker food around the Singapore.
Poultry Removed from Farms and Residences in Pulau Ubin
Wednesday, 4th February 2004
To reduce the risk of Bird Flu affecting Singapore, the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority announced that it would remove poulty from farms and residences in Pulau Ubin with the next two days.
Blood Donation Drive
Tuesday, 3rd February 2004
"Are You My Type?" is a Blood Donation Drive to encourage people to donate blood to the blood bank. This is part of the year-long festival "Romancing Singapore".
Second Huayi Festival Held
Friday, 23rd January 2004
The Second Huayi Festival or the Chinese Festival of Arts took placed in Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. The festival brought together the entire spectrum of the most exciting and accomplished Chinese Artistes from around the world.
Biopolis Launched
Wednesday, 29th October 2003
The ‘Biopolis’ at Buona Vista was launched. This 185,000 square metre state-of-the-art biomedical research hub reflects Singapore's commitment and vision to be a focal point for scientific talent and research.
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