The 1st batch of national servicemen marching proudly through the pouring rain. On 9 August 1966, Singapore marked the first anniversary of its independence with the inaugural National Day Parade held at the Padang. The parade, which involved some 23,000 men, women and children, commenced at 9:00am in the morning upon the arrival of President Yusof Ishak. My handsome & patriotic dad first marching on 1st National Day Parade 1966🇸🇬 Proud of u ayah!! #singaporenationalday1966 #firstsingaporenati