On 22 August 1887 a new flashing light was used at the Horsburgh Lighthouse.

Lim Boon Keng (picture above) was a pioneer Straits Chinese who actively sought to improve the status of the Chinese in Malaya through education and social activism. He held top positions in the Legislative Council and liaised actively with the Manchu government. On 22 August 1895, he was appointed Legislative Councillor. Although he was a mere 26-year old and despite opposition from the governor, public support for him was overwhelming. Especially after he gave moving public speeches rooting for the Chinese and Baba communities. He was reappointed in 1901 and again in 1915.

On 22 August 1965, a convention organised by Malay/Muslims organisations was held to officiate the formation of PMBM Scholarships Fund Board (LBKM) with the support of 73 Malay/Muslim organisations.

On 22 August 1972, the Malay-asian Ship Officers' Union (MSOU) was renamed the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU). The new name reflected SMOU’s shift towards progress as a union of seafaring officers, and progress in the industrial relations scene. It was a shift towards co-operation rather than confrontation when negotiating with employers. A shift that builds relationships with an eventual benefit to union members and employees alike.