Year 1971

RAF Hand Over Seletar Air Base

Wednesday, 31st March 1971

RAF Seletar was officially transferred to the Singapore Government. When the Singapore Government took over Seletar Airbase, they discovered that the facilities in the 2 camps (East & West) that made up the airbase were larger than what was actually required for flight training. Some of the buildings were used by the Government to house other SAF units, while some of the quarters that the British had built were released for rent to the public.


The Preservation of Momuments Act Legislated

Friday, 29th January 1971

The Preservation of Momunments Act is legislated to ensures the preservation of Singapore's unique culture and heritage, and the stability of old building structures came into force.


Jurong BirdPark Open

Sunday, 3rd January 1971

The idea of a bird park in Jurong was first conceived in 1968 by Dr Goh Keng Swee, the then Minister for Finance. During a World Bank Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Dr Goh visited a zoological garden and was impressed with its free-flight aviary. The Park has more than 9,000 birds from 600 species.


Benjamin Henry Sheares swore in as President

Saturday, 2nd January 1971

Doctor Benjamin Henry Sheares becomes the second President of Singapore.


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