A Shorty History of Tai O By snowonday825 Jan 1, 1520 Portuguese occupied Tai O (approximately) Jan 1, 1729 a fort was built on Fan Lau to protect shipping on the Pearl River(approximately) May 1, 1945 illegal immigrants came after Civil War in China Jul 2, 2000 a big fire destoped more than 80 stilt houses Jun 7, 2008 Tai O seriouly affected by a storm Sep 23, 2008 Tai O seriouly affected by Typhoon Hagupit Mar 2, 2022 salt production indutry developed in Tai O Period: Mar 2, 2022 to Dec 3, 2011 Tai O's History from 900 to 2011