Every one knows that the Republic of Singapore's National Day is on 9th August. But briefly, between 1960 - 1963 the State of Singapore celebrated its National Day on 3rd June.
"State" and "Republic" are different. Republic means that country is fully independent and country itself is responsible for the conduct of its policies and affairs. State means that country is fully or partially under the control of another country.
Singapore was under British rule and British Government granted Self-Government to Singapore in 1959. Still Queen Elizabeth II was the head of defense and foreign affairs. On 3rd June 1960 their first National Day stamps were issued. Below is the stamp issued in 3rd June 1961 for National Day celebration. The stamp has 4 hands clasped together on the map of Singapore to signify the national unity.
Then Singapore became part of Malaysia from 1963 - 1965. On 9th August 1965 Singapore became Independent and Republic country.
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