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Singapore National Day Singapore National DayAugust 9Singapore National Day is a public holiday in Singapore to commemorate its independence. Singapore was the administrative seat for the Straits Settlements, a British crown colony, from 1867 until it was occupied by Japan in World War II. It was restored to Britain in 1945, became a part of Malaysia in 1963, and became independent in 1965. The holiday is celebrated with a spectacular parade, cultural dances, and fireworks. CONTACTS: Singapore Embassy 3501 International Dr. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-537-3100; fax: 202-537-0876 www.mfa.gov.sg Singapore Infomap Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts Singapore, Singapore app.www.sg SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 133 GdWrldFest-1985, p. 159
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