Singapore (1959–1963)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of Singapore.

1. 1946

   to 1952
   

   Crown Colony flag adopted

   A blue ensign bearing Singapore’s colonial badge became the flag when Singapore became a separate Crown colony.

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2. 1952

   to 1959
   

   Crown on colonial flag changed

   The colonial flag’s badge was updated from the Tudor Crown to St Edward’s Crown.

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3. 1959

   to 1963
   

   National flag adoptedThis flag

   The red-and-white flag with a crescent and five stars was adopted on 3 December 1959 and unveiled that day.

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4. 1963

   Malaysian flag hoisted

   After Singapore joined Malaysia, the Malaysian flag was hoisted in Singapore on 16 September 1963.

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5. 1965

   National flag reconfirmed

   Singapore reconfirmed this flag as its national flag upon independence from Malaysia on 9 August 1965.

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6. Now
   Current flag