Thursday, August 20, 2009

1964 Racial Riots in Singapore

During the 1964 Racial Riots,

There was a riot occured on 21 July, during a Malay procession that marked Muhammad's birthday.The riot killed 36 people and 556 people were injured. More than 3000 people were arrested. This riot was known as the Prophet Muhammad Birthday Riots, 1964 Racial Riots, or 1964 Sino-Malay Riots.

About 25,000 people gathered at the Padang to celebrate Muhammad's birthday. The celebration continued after speeches...

*Will be continued. :")

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