On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country.

Lee Kuan Yew declared de facto independence - August 31, 1963

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