were indefinitely detained for lengthy periods before their release. Date unknown Tower 1 of Mandarin Orchard Singapore is opened. Births 27 January - Fann Wong - Actress. 30 January - Bryan Wong - Actor 23 July - Christopher Lee - Malaysia-born Singaporean actor. Daren Shiau - Writer, lawyer, environmental activist. Selena Tan - Producer, director, writer and actress. References Singapore Years in Singapore