May 1977: The headline of the now-defunct New Nation read “The Sweet Taste of Success”. It was indeed a success that gripped a nation. What was happening? What event was this? The Wise Old Owl was on hand to witness the event – can you guess what it was?

Uncle Dicko writes:

This was the front page headline news of the 2nd major English newspaper in Singapore over 30 odd years ago.
The date: Monday May 30 1977.
The headline: “The sweet taste of success…”
Does anyone recall this famous occasion? Where was this picture taken? What was the success that drew such a huge crowd of adoring fans among which was yours truly..
unk Dicko?
Perhaps the younger ones will draw a blank. However, the old-timers should recall why there was such a huge fanfare in all our papers and in the streets of Singapore that unforgettable weekend.

What momentous event was this? For the answers, read here.