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Born in 1956: Singapore

This was Singapore in 1956. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Singapore like in 1956?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1956. In cinemas, people watched “Hang Tuah”. In the news: Nanyang University raises its flag. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

Films

  • Hang Tuah · Shaw Organisation (1956-01-28)

Cars

  • Fords made in Bukit Timah · Ford

Snacks and ice creams

  • Ice balls
  • Old Chang Kee curry puffs · Old Chang Kee

Phones and gadgets

  • The Rediffusion box · Rediffusion

Fashion

  • Traditional dress every day

In the news

  • Nanyang University raises its flag (1956-03-15)
  • First Merdeka talks (1956-04-23)
  • Lim Yew Hock becomes Chief Minister (1956-06-08)
  • Nicoll Highway and Merdeka Bridge open (1956-08-17)
  • Student protests begin (1956-10-10)

1956: the Year of the Fire Monkey

People born from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Fire element: cleverness and playfulness with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Goat year.

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What was Singapore like in 1956?

Here is what Singapore was like in 1956. In cinemas, people watched “Hang Tuah”. In the news: Nanyang University raises its flag. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

What animal year was 1956?

1956 was the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957. People born in January 1956 belong to the Wood Goat year.

How old is someone born in 1956?

Someone born in 1956 turns 70 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026