The following lists events that happened during 1960 in Singapore. Statistics Births There were 61770 recorded births Deaths There were 10210 recorded deaths. Incumbents Yang di-Pertuan Negara – Yusof Ishak Prime Minister – Lee Kuan Yew Events February 1 February – The Housing and Development Board is set up by Lim Kim San, replacing the Singapore Improvement Trust. The Planning Authority takes over SIT's functions of land use in Singapore. July 1 July – The People's Association is formed. September 6 September – The National Library launches a new mobile library service. 8 September – Tan Howe Liang wins a silver medal during the 1960 Summer Olympics. November 12 November – The Old National Library Building (demolished in 2004) was opened. Date unknown – Far East Organization, a property developer was founded. Births 7 January – Hong Huifang, actress. 24 January – Jack Neo, film director. 17 March – Ruth Langsford, presenter in the United Kingdom. 29 March – Paddy Chew, actor (d. 1999). 20 June – Jeremy Monteiro, singer. 19 August – Wee Siew Kim, former politician. 24 November – Shirley Ng, sports shooter. Isa Kamari, author. See also List of years in Singapore References Singapore Years in Singapore