Khaw Boon Wan, Malayan-Singaporean politician, Singaporean Minister of Health
Khaw Boon Wan (Chinese: 许文远; pinyin: Xǔ Wényuǎn; born 8 December 1952) is a retired Singaporean politician. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was a Member of Parliament representing the Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) of Tanjong Pagar (2001–2006) and Sembawang (2006–2020). He also held positions in the Cabinet from 2003 to 2020, including Minister for Health (2003–2011), Minister for National Development (2011–2015), and Minister for Transport (2015–2020). During his political career, Khaw was noted for being appointed to ministerial portfolios which deal with hot button issues such as housing and transport, thus earning himself the moniker "Mr. Fix-it".Following his retirement from politics in 2020, Khaw has become the chairman of SPH Media Trust, a not-for-profit media entity set up by Singapore Press Holdings after it underwent a restructuring of its media operations in 2021.
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- 2May
De Havilland Comet
The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1 makes its maiden flight, from London to Johannesburg. - 3Jul
RMS Queen Mary
The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary. - 7Jul
SS United States
The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world. - 15Sep
Eritrea
The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia. - 20Oct
Mau Mau Uprising
Governor Evelyn Baring declares a state of emergency in Kenya and begins arresting hundreds of suspected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya.