1954 72 years ago Historical Events May 13 2 sources

The anti-National Service Riots, by Chinese middle school students in Singapore, take place.

On May 13, in the year 1954, The anti-National Service Riots, by Chinese middle school students in Singapore, take place. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of May 13, a notable event in this corner of history.

In December 1953, the British colonial government in Singapore passed the National Service Ordinance, requiring all male British subjects and Federal citizens between the ages of 18–20 to register for part-time National Service. This requirement was enacted on 1 Mar 1954 and the deadline for registration was on 12 May 1954 and those who failed to register would be either jailed or fined. On 12 May 1954, students from the Chinese Middle Schools did not register themselves for National Service. In light of the impending deadline for registration and with requests from the Chinese students, Chief Secretary William Goode would later meet representatives from the affected student body in the government house on 13 May 1954.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on May 13, 1954 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 7 March 2026.

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