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Sep 27, 2026
The Sham Shui Po POW Camp Imprisonment
May 30, 2024
Verdicts in the Hong Kong 47 Trial
May 08, 2024
Injunction Banning 'Glory to Hong Kong' Anthem
Mar 23, 2024
Enactment of Article 23 Security Law
Jan 01, 2024
Departure of Hong Kong’s Last Overseas Judges
Dec 10, 2023
District Council Elections with Lowest Turnout
Sep 07, 2023
Record-Breaking Rainfall and Flooding
Jul 06, 2023
Implementation of the New District Council 'Three Committees'
May 02, 2023
Revamping of the District Council System
Feb 06, 2023
Trial of the Hong Kong 47 Begins
Feb 02, 2023
Promotion of 'Hello Hong Kong' Tourism Campaign
Dec 28, 2022
Launch of the Top Talent Pass Scheme
Nov 28, 2022
A4 Paper Protests in Hong Kong
Sep 26, 2022
Scrapping of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
Jul 28, 2022
Mirror Concert Accident
Jul 03, 2022
Opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum
May 08, 2022
John Lee Selected as Chief Executive
Jan 01, 2022
Fifth Wave of COVID-19 Overwhelms City
Dec 29, 2021
Stand News Shuts Down After Raid
Dec 22, 2021
Removal of the Pillar of Shame
Dec 19, 2021
The First All-Patriots Legislative Council Election
Oct 03, 2021
Disbanding of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
Sep 25, 2021
Dissolution of the Hong Kong Alliance
Aug 10, 2021
Disbanding of the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union
Jun 24, 2021
Forced Closure of Apple Daily
Apr 01, 2021
Introduction of the New Liberal Studies Curriculum
Mar 11, 2021
Electoral Overhaul by Beijing
Jan 01, 2021
Implementation of National Security Education in Schools
Jan 01, 2021
Mass Resignations of Pro-Democracy District Councillors
Oct 21, 2020
Mandatory Oath-Taking for Public Servants
Aug 10, 2020
Arrest of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily Raid
Jul 31, 2020
Postponement of the Legislative Council Election
Jul 08, 2020
Establishment of the Liaison Office National Security Department
Jul 08, 2020
Establishment of the Office for Safeguarding National Security
Jun 30, 2020
Promulgation of the National Security Law
Jun 30, 2020
Enactment of the National Security Law
Jan 23, 2020
Arrival of COVID-19 Pandemic
Jan 01, 2020
The 'Yellow Economic Circle' Initiative
Nov 24, 2019
Landslide Democratic Victory in District Council Elections
Nov 17, 2019
The Siege of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Jun 09, 2019
Mass Protest Against the Extradition Bill
Oct 23, 2018
Opening of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
Sep 30, 2018
Launch of the Faster Payment System (FPS)
Sep 24, 2018
Secessionist Hong Kong National Party Officially Banned
Sep 23, 2018
High-Speed Rail Link Opens with Co-Location Scheme
Mar 26, 2017
Carrie Lam Elected First Female Chief Executive
Mar 21, 2017
The MTR Corporation's Fare Adjustment Mechanism Revision
Oct 12, 2016
Oath-Taking Controversy Disqualifies Lawmakers
Feb 08, 2016
Mong Kok Clash (Fishball Revolution)
Oct 17, 2015
Disappearance of Causeway Bay Booksellers
Jul 28, 2015
The HKU Student Union Council Controversy
Jul 05, 2015
Discovery of Toxic Lead in Public Housing Drinking Water
Jun 18, 2015
Legislative Council Vetoes Beijing-Backed Electoral Reform Bill
Sep 28, 2014
Launch of the Umbrella Movement
Oct 20, 2013
Mass Protests Over HKTV Free-to-Air License Denial
Mar 27, 2013
The Occupy Central with Love and Peace Concept
Oct 01, 2012
Lamma Island Ferry Collision Kills 39 People
Jun 14, 2012
Establishment of the Competition Commission
Mar 25, 2012
Leung Chun-ying Elected Chief Executive
Jan 01, 2012
Birth of the 'Locust' Rhetoric and Anti-Mainland Sentiments
Aug 18, 2011
HKU 818 Incident and the University of Hong Kong Centennial
May 29, 2011
Foundation of Scholarism Youth Activist Group
May 01, 2011
Introduction of Hong Kong's First Statutory Minimum Wage
Jun 25, 2010
Passage of the 2012 Constitutional Reform Package
Jan 16, 2010
Anti-Express Rail Link Protests Peak
Jan 01, 2009
Implementation of the New Senior Secondary Curriculum
Sep 15, 2008
Lehman Brothers Minibonds Financial Crisis
Aug 09, 2008
Hong Kong Hosts Beijing Olympic Equestrian Events
Aug 08, 2008
Hong Kong Hosts Olympic Equestrian Events
Jan 27, 2008
The Edison Chen Celebrity Photo Leak Scandal
Jan 01, 2008
Establishment of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Aug 15, 2007
Completion of the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line
Aug 01, 2007
Demolition of Queen's Pier Sparks Heritage Movement
Nov 12, 2006
Demolition of the Central Star Ferry Pier
Oct 01, 2006
Founding of the League of Social Democrats
Apr 27, 2006
The Bus Uncle Viral Video Incident
Jan 01, 2006
The Establishment of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Jan 01, 2006
The Introduction of the Statutory Minimum Wage Consultation
Dec 13, 2005
WTO Ministerial Conference Protests
Sep 12, 2005
Opening of Hong Kong Disneyland
Jun 21, 2005
Donald Tsang Becomes Chief Executive
Mar 12, 2005
Resignation of Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa
Apr 06, 2004
NPCSC Rules Out 2007/2008 Universal Suffrage
Jan 28, 2004
Launch of the 3G Mobile Network Services
Jan 01, 2004
The Birth of Commercial Radio's Talk Show Culture
Dec 30, 2003
The Death of 'Daughter of Hong Kong' Anita Mui
Dec 20, 2003
Opening of the KCRC West Rail Line
Jul 28, 2003
Launch of the Individual Visit Scheme
Jul 01, 2003
Massive Protest Against Article 23 National Security Bill
Jun 29, 2003
Signing of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement
Apr 01, 2003
Death of Pop Icon Leslie Cheung
Jan 01, 2003
The First Disney-Style Theme Park Labor Protests
Jul 01, 2002
Introduction of the Principal Officials Accountability System
May 01, 2001
Establishment of the Urban Renewal Authority
Apr 30, 2001
Resignation of Chief Secretary Anson Chan
Dec 01, 2000
Launch of the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme
Jan 01, 2000
Implementation of the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure
Jun 26, 1999
First NPCSC Basic Law Interpretation on Right of Abode
Mar 03, 1999
Cyberport Project Awarded Without Public Tender
Jul 06, 1998
Opening of Chek Lap Kok International Airport
Dec 29, 1997
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak and Poultry Cull
Sep 01, 1997
The Octopus Card Goes Public
Jul 01, 1997
The Official Handover to China
Jul 01, 1997
Transfer of Sovereignty over Hong Kong
Jun 30, 1997
The Sunset Farewell Ceremony
Apr 27, 1997
Opening of the Tsing Ma Bridge
Jan 01, 1997
Formation of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
Dec 21, 1996
Establishment of the Provisional Legislative Council
Dec 11, 1996
Tung Chee-hwa Selected First Chief Executive
Jul 29, 1996
Lee Lai-shan Wins Hong Kong's First Olympic Gold
Mar 30, 1996
The Great BNO Passport Application Rush
Jan 01, 1996
Inauguration of the Western Harbour Crossing Construction
Sep 17, 1995
Fully Elected Legislative Council Seated
Oct 02, 1994
Founding of the Democratic Party
Oct 15, 1993
Opening of the Mid-Levels Escalator
Apr 01, 1993
Establishment of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Mar 23, 1993
Demolition of the Kowloon Walled City
Oct 07, 1992
Patten's Constitutional Reform Proposals
Jul 09, 1992
Arrival of Last Governor Chris Patten
Jan 01, 1992
Opening of the Tsing Ma Bridge Construction Phase
Jan 01, 1992
The Rise of Cantopop's 'Four Heavenly Kings'
Sep 15, 1991
First Direct Legislative Council Elections
Jun 08, 1991
Enactment of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance
Jun 08, 1991
Passage of the Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance
May 08, 1991
Launch of STAR TV Satellite Network
Jan 01, 1991
Opening of the Tate's Cairn Tunnel
Jan 01, 1991
The Establishment of the Hospital Authority
Apr 04, 1990
Promulgation of the Hong Kong Basic Law
Jan 01, 1990
The 'Brain Drain' Exodus to Vancouver and Toronto
Oct 11, 1989
Rose Garden Project Announcement
May 21, 1989
Mass Rallies Supporting Tiananmen Square Protests
Jan 01, 1989
Emigration Wave to Canada and Australia
Jun 16, 1988
Introduction of the Vietnamese Refugee Screening Policy
Oct 19, 1987
Black Monday Stock Market Crash
Jan 01, 1987
Formation of the Hong Kong Federation of Students' Pro-Democracy Movement
Jan 01, 1987
Implementation of the Mandatory Provident Fund Planning
Dec 05, 1986
Sudden Death of Governor Edward Youde
Oct 21, 1986
Queen Elizabeth II's Second Royal Visit
Sep 01, 1986
The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant Protests
Apr 02, 1986
Inauguration of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1986
Creation of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Nov 18, 1985
Opening of the New HSBC Headquarters
Sep 26, 1985
First Indirect Elections to the Legislative Council
Jan 01, 1985
Establishment of the Basic Law Consultative Committee
Dec 19, 1984
Signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration
Jan 01, 1984
Establishment of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Oct 17, 1983
Establishment of the Hong Kong Dollar Peg
Sep 24, 1982
Margaret Thatcher Visits Beijing
Sep 24, 1982
Thatcher's Beijing Visit Initiates Sovereignty Negotiations
Oct 30, 1981
British Nationality Act 1981
Oct 01, 1979
Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Begins Service
Mar 29, 1979
Governor MacLehose Visits Beijing
Nov 05, 1977
Police-ICAC Amnesty Declared
Jan 10, 1977
Opening of Ocean Park
Jan 01, 1977
Founding of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
Jan 01, 1977
Precious Blood Golden Jubilee School Incident
Dec 28, 1976
Home Ownership Scheme Launched
Aug 16, 1976
Enactment of the Country Parks Ordinance
Jan 01, 1976
Development of the Sha Tin New Town
May 04, 1975
Arrival of the Clara Maersk with Vietnamese Refugees
May 04, 1975
Queen Elizabeth II Visits Hong Kong
Oct 17, 1974
Release of Sam Hui's 'Games Gamblers Play' Album
Apr 15, 1974
Establishment of the Consumer Council
Feb 15, 1974
Establishment of the ICAC
Feb 15, 1974
Establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Community Relations Department
Feb 15, 1974
Introduction of the Official Languages Ordinance
Jan 01, 1974
Opening of the Tuen Mun New Town
Jun 08, 1973
Police Chief Peter Godber Flees
Mar 09, 1973
Hang Seng Index Stock Market Crash
Feb 26, 1973
Inaugural Hong Kong Arts Festival
Dec 01, 1972
Implementation of the Small House Policy
Oct 18, 1972
Ten-Year Housing Programme Announced
Aug 02, 1972
Opening of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel
Aug 01, 1972
Opening of the Hong Kong Polytechnic
Nov 19, 1971
Governor Murray MacLehose Arrives
Jul 07, 1971
Defend Diaoyu Islands Movement Protests
Jun 18, 1968
City District Officer Scheme Launched
May 06, 1967
1967 Leftist Riots
May 25, 1966
Formation of the Hong Kong Federation of Students
Apr 04, 1966
The Star Ferry Riots
Apr 04, 1966
Star Ferry Riots
Jan 01, 1966
Opening of the Plover Cove Reservoir
Feb 06, 1965
Hong Kong Banking Crisis of 1965
Jan 01, 1965
Establishment of the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
Apr 22, 1964
Signing of Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Agreement
Oct 17, 1963
Establishment of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Oct 17, 1963
Opening of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sep 10, 1963
Inauguration of Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Jan 01, 1963
Founding of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Sep 01, 1962
Devastation by Typhoon Wanda
Sep 01, 1962
Typhoon Wanda Strikes Hong Kong
Mar 02, 1962
Opening of the New Hong Kong City Hall
Jan 01, 1960
Formation of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Aug 26, 1959
Establishment of Commercial Radio Hong Kong
Aug 26, 1959
Launch of Commercial Radio Hong Kong
Sep 12, 1958
Completion of Kai Tak Airport Runway Extension
Feb 17, 1958
Formation of the Hong Kong Police Force PTU
Jan 01, 1958
Establishment of Tsuen Wan as Hong Kong's First Satellite Town
May 29, 1957
Launch of Rediffusion Television
Oct 10, 1956
The 1956 Double Tenth Riots
Aug 09, 1955
Discovery of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb
Jan 01, 1954
Establishment of the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Jan 01, 1952
Founding of the Post-War Cantonese Cinema Studio System
Jan 01, 1951
Creation of the Frontier Closed Area
Dec 16, 1950
UN Embargo on China Triggers Industrial Shift
Jan 01, 1950
Formation of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Jan 01, 1950
Opening of St. John's College at the University of Hong Kong
Feb 23, 1949
Opening of Ruttonjee Sanatorium for Tuberculosis
Apr 20, 1948
Formation of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
Jan 01, 1948
Enactment of the Trade Union Registration Ordinance
Jan 01, 1948
Kowloon Walled City Eviction Riots
May 01, 1946
Restoration of Civil Government and the Young Plan
Sep 16, 1945
Formal Signing of the Japanese Surrender
Aug 30, 1945
Royal Navy Liberation of Hong Kong
Aug 30, 1945
Liberation of Hong Kong from Japanese Occupation
Aug 23, 1945
Formation of Gimson's Provisional British Administration
Aug 15, 1945
Imperial Japanese Broadcast Announcing Surrender
Jan 16, 1945
Allied Air Raids on Hong Kong Operations
Jan 11, 1944
Execution of British Army Aid Group Rescuers
Jan 01, 1944
Collapse of Military Yen and Emergence of Barter Economy
Oct 01, 1942
Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
Feb 20, 1942
Appointment of Military Governor Rensuke Isogai
Feb 03, 1942
Formation of the East River Column Guerrillas
Jan 19, 1942
Establishment of Stanley Internment Camp
Jan 01, 1942
Establishment of the Kempeitai Headquarters at the Hotel Cecil
Jan 01, 1942
Launch of Cultural Japanization Campaign
Jan 01, 1942
Legalization of Gambling and Opium for Colonial Revenue
Jan 01, 1942
Opening of the Japanese Language School
Dec 25, 1941
Black Christmas and British Surrender
Dec 25, 1941
St. Stephen's College Massacre
Dec 10, 1941
Breach of the Gin Drinkers Line
Dec 08, 1941
Battle of Hong Kong and Japanese Occupation
Jan 01, 1939
Foundation of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Oct 21, 1938
Japanese Capture of Guangzhou Isolates Hong Kong
Jun 14, 1938
Establishment of the China Defense League
Sep 02, 1937
The Great Typhoon of 1937
Jul 07, 1937
Massive Mainland Refugee Influx
Apr 13, 1937
Opening of Queen Mary Hospital
Jan 01, 1937
Opening of the King Yin Lei Mansion
Jan 30, 1936
Completion of Shing Mun Reservoir
Dec 05, 1935
Hong Kong Abandons the Silver Standard
Oct 10, 1935
Opening of the Third HSBC Building
Jun 30, 1935
Banning of Licensed Brothels
Jan 01, 1935
Establishment of the Hong Kong Housing Committee
Jan 01, 1934
Founding of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association
Jan 01, 1933
Opening of the Hong Kong Cinema House
Jan 01, 1932
Establishment of the Hong Kong Football Association
Sep 26, 1931
Anti-Japanese Riots Following the Mukden Incident
Jan 01, 1931
Construction of the Aberdeen Reservoir
Nov 30, 1929
Registration and Reform of the Mui Tsai System
Jun 30, 1928
Launch of First Public Radio Broadcasting Station
Jan 01, 1928
Kai Tak Expands into Commercial Airfield
Feb 18, 1927
Lu Xun's Lectures in Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1926
Clementi Promotes Chinese Cultural Studies
Jan 01, 1925
Canton-Hong Kong Strike and Boycott
Jan 01, 1925
Inauguration of the Hong Kong Telephone Company
Jan 01, 1925
Publication of the Wah Kiu Yat Po Newspaper
Jan 01, 1923
Foundation of the University of Hong Kong Medical Society
Jan 12, 1922
Hong Kong Seamen's Strike
Jan 01, 1922
Enactment of the Industrial Employment of Children Ordinance
Jan 01, 1922
Introduction of the Tramway Electric Tracking System
Jan 01, 1921
Establishment of the Hong Kong Anti-Mui Tsai Society
Jan 01, 1921
Inauguration of the Hong Kong Boy Scouts Association
Feb 26, 1918
The Happy Valley Racecourse Fire Disaster
Jan 01, 1918
Opening of the Queen's College New Campus
Jan 01, 1917
Formation of the Hong Kong Chinese Bank
Mar 28, 1916
Opening of the Tsim Sha Tsui Railway Terminus
Jan 01, 1913
Enactment of the Education Ordinance
Jan 01, 1913
Opening of the Hong Kong Government Technical Institute
Jul 04, 1912
Assassination Attempt on Governor Sir Francis May
Mar 30, 1912
Inauguration of the University of Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1912
Establishment of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1912
Passage of the Societies Ordinance
Oct 10, 1911
Outbreak of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution
Jan 01, 1911
Establishment of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
Jan 01, 1911
Establishment of the Hong Kong Boy Scouts
Oct 01, 1910
Opening of the Kowloon-Canton Railway British Section
Jan 01, 1910
Establishment of the South China Athletic Association
Jan 01, 1908
Opening of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club at Kellett Island
Jan 01, 1908
The Tatsu Maru Boycott and Anti-Japanese Movement
Jan 01, 1907
Founding of the Diocesan Girls' School
Sep 18, 1906
The Great Typhoon of 1906
Jan 01, 1905
Establishment of the Hong Kong Club's New Building
Jan 01, 1905
The Anti-American Boycott by Chinese Merchants
Jul 30, 1904
Inauguration of Hong Kong Tramways
Jul 20, 1904
Introduction of Tramway Services on Hong Kong Island
Jun 03, 1904
Opening of the Alice Memorial Maternity Hospital
Jan 01, 1904
Establishment of the Peak Reservation Ordinance
Jan 01, 1904
Enactment of the Peak District Reservation Ordinance
Nov 06, 1903
Founding of the South China Morning Post
Jan 01, 1903
Establishment of St. Stephen's College
Jan 01, 1902
The Chadwick Report on Municipal Sanitation
Jan 10, 1901
Assassination of Yeung Ku-wan
Jan 01, 1901
Opening of the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital
Oct 06, 1900
Support for the Huizhou Uprising from Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1900
Formation of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
Apr 14, 1899
The Six-Day War in the New Territories
Jun 09, 1898
Signing of the Second Convention of Peking
Jun 09, 1898
Signing of the Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong
Jun 20, 1894
Alexandre Yersin Discovers the Plague Bacillus
Jan 01, 1894
Bubonic Plague Outbreak in Tai Ping Shan
Jan 01, 1890
Construction of the Jamia Mosque
Jan 01, 1889
Launch of the Praya Reclamation Scheme
May 30, 1888
Inauguration of the Peak Tram
May 30, 1888
Opening of the Peak Tramway
Jan 01, 1888
Introduction of Regular Star Ferry Services by Dorabjee Naorojee
Jan 01, 1888
Inauguration of the Star Ferry Service
Feb 16, 1887
Establishment of the Alice Memorial Hospital
Jan 01, 1886
Sir Patrick Manson Founds the Dairy Farm Company
Nov 04, 1884
Founding of the Hong Kong Jockey Club
Jun 05, 1883
Establishment of the Sanitary Board
Mar 02, 1883
Founding of the Hong Kong Observatory
Nov 08, 1878
Establishment of the Po Leung Kuk
Jan 01, 1878
Founding of the Po Leung Kuk
Jan 01, 1876
Publication of the Chung Ngoi San Po
Sep 22, 1874
The Great Typhoon of 1874
Feb 05, 1874
Wang Tao Founds the Tsun Wan Yat Po
Jan 01, 1874
Introduction of the Rickshaw to Hong Kong
Aug 06, 1871
Opening of the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens
Jan 01, 1870
Establishment of the Tung Wah Hospital
Nov 02, 1869
Opening of the First Hong Kong City Hall
Jan 01, 1869
Establishment of the Morrison Education Society School
Jan 01, 1867
Formation of the Hong Kong Volunteer Corps
Jan 01, 1866
Creation of the District Watch Force
Mar 03, 1865
Establishment of HSBC
Mar 03, 1865
Founding of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Jan 01, 1864
Opening of the Central Police Station Compound Expansion
Jul 01, 1863
Establishment of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company
Jan 01, 1863
Completion of the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Feb 15, 1862
Founding of the Government Central School
Oct 24, 1860
Signing of the Convention of Peking
Oct 24, 1860
Convention of Peking Cedes Kowloon Peninsula
Mar 20, 1860
Lease of the Kowloon Peninsula
Jan 01, 1860
Founding of the Diocesan Native Female Training School
Jan 01, 1860
Establishment of the Diocesan Girls' School
Jun 26, 1858
Legalization of the Opium Trade
Jan 01, 1858
Outbreak of the Caldwell-Anstey corruption scandal
Jan 01, 1858
Passage of the Opium Ordinance
Jan 15, 1857
The Esing Bakery Poisoning Incident
Oct 08, 1856
The Arrow Incident Sparks New War
Jan 01, 1856
Establishment of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong
Apr 13, 1854
Sir John Bowring Assumes Governorship
Jan 01, 1854
Founding of the St. Andrew's Society of Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1853
Establishment of the Hong Kong Fire Brigade
Jan 01, 1853
Formation of the first volunteer fire brigade
Jan 01, 1853
Introduction of Bilingual Chinese Classics Translation
Jan 01, 1851
Opening of the first public library
Jan 01, 1850
Establishment of the first hospital for Chinese
Jan 01, 1850
Taiping Rebellion Prompts Chinese Refugee Influx
Mar 11, 1849
Consecration of St. John's Cathedral
Jan 01, 1847
Arrival of the first Roman Catholic missionaries
Jan 01, 1847
Construction of the Man Mo Temple
May 26, 1846
Opening of the Hong Kong Club
Jan 01, 1846
Formation of the Hong Kong Dispensary
Jan 01, 1846
Opening of the Hong Kong Mint
Mar 01, 1845
Enactment of the first Ordinance outlawing Triad societies
Feb 20, 1845
Founding of The China Mail Newspaper
Jan 01, 1845
First census of Hong Kong residents
Jan 01, 1845
Opening of the Happy Valley Cemetery
Jan 01, 1845
Publication of the Hong Kong Gazette
May 01, 1844
Establishment of the Hong Kong Police Force
Jan 01, 1844
Formation of the Hong Kong Legislative Council
Jan 01, 1844
Introduction of the first currency regulations
Jan 01, 1843
Formation of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce
Jan 01, 1843
Morrison Education Society School moves to Hong Kong
Jan 01, 1843
Opening of the Morrison Hill Quarry
Aug 29, 1842
Signing of the Treaty of Nanking
Mar 17, 1842
Launch of The Friend of China Newspaper
Jan 01, 1842
Establishment of the Colonial Secretary's Office
Jan 01, 1842
First Major Outbreak of Hong Kong Fever
Oct 30, 1841
First Meeting of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong
Aug 10, 1841
Arrival of Plenipotentiary Sir Henry Pottinger
Aug 01, 1841
Establishment of the Hong Kong Post Office
Jul 21, 1841
The Great Typhoon of 1841
May 15, 1841
Hong Kong's First Colonial Census
Apr 30, 1841
William Caine Appointed as First Chief Magistrate
Apr 22, 1841
Creation of the Apostolic Prefecture of Hong Kong
Jan 26, 1841
Formal British Possession of Hong Kong Island
Jan 26, 1841
British Landing at Possession Point
Jan 20, 1841
Negotiation of the Convention of Chuenpi
Jan 01, 1841
Establishment of the Medical Missionary Society Hospital
Jan 01, 1841
Jardine, Matheson & Co. Builds East Point Settlement
Jan 01, 1841
Establishment of the Victoria Gaol
Jan 01, 1840
Local Resistance by the Punti and Hakka Clans
Dec 06, 1839
Imperial Edict Closing Canton to British Merchants
Nov 04, 1839
The Battle of Kwun Chung
Nov 03, 1839
The Battle of Chuenpi
Sep 04, 1839
The Battle of Kowloon
Aug 26, 1839
Evacuation of British Community to Hong Kong Anchorage
Jul 07, 1839
The Lin Weixi Affair in Tsim Sha Tsui
Jun 03, 1839
Destruction of Confiscated Opium at Humen
Mar 24, 1839
Lin Zexu Enforces Opium Blockade
Jan 01, 1839
Establishment of the Morrison Education Society
Jan 01, 1838
Role of Compradors as Cultural Brokers
Apr 22, 1834
Abolition of the East India Company Monopoly
Jan 01, 1834
The Napier Affair in Canton
Jan 01, 1830
The First Protestant Missionaries Reach Macau
Jan 01, 1825
Formation of the Hong Merchants (Cohong) System
Jan 01, 1822
Establishment of the Foreign Factories in Canton
Jan 01, 1821
Opium Depots Shift to Lintin Island
Apr 20, 1810
Surrender of Pirate Admiral Cheung Po Tsai

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