SIGNIFACENT EVENTS OF HONG KONG HISTORY By wellington minstral Period: Jan 1, 1939 to Jan 1, 1945 World War 2 Jan 1, 1945 British regions control of Hong Kong Jan 1, 1949 The communist party takes over China Jan 1, 1950 the industrial revolution hits Hong Kong Jan 1, 1966 The cultural revolution beings Jan 1, 1966 The Star Ferry fares increase by 5 cents Jan 1, 1976 The cultural Revolution ends Jan 1, 1997 The HK hand over Nov 16, 2002 SARS Jan 1, 2009 HINI