— about 54 years ago
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1786-08-11 |
Captain Francis Light establishes the British colony of Penang in Malaysia |
1816-10-21 |
The Penang Free School is founded in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, by the Rev Hutchings. It is the oldest English-language school in Southeast Asia. |
1867-04-01 |
Singapore, Penang & Malakka become British crown colonies |
1957-01-01 |
George Town, Penang becomes a city by a royal charter granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. |
2010-01-17 |
A dragon boat from Chung Ling High School capsizes and collides with a tugboat amid strong currents in Penang, Malaysia, killing 6 people and injuring 12 |
nothing here now
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
1930-05-29 |
Eddy Choong, Penang, Malaysia, Chinese badminton player, (d. 2013) |
1931-12-24 |
Jill Bennett, Penang Malay, actress (Lady Jane, Concrete Jungle) |
