Significant Events in Hong Kong's History

By Lucie Pink Fluffy Unicorn

  • First Opium War

  • Japenese Occupation

  • British took over Hong Kong

  • Shek Kip Mei Fire

    A fire started in Shek Kip Mei burning down all the districts located in Shek Kip Mei.

  • Kowloon Walled City was torn down

  • Hong Kong Handover

  • Hong Kong's Brand New International Airport Opened

    The new and ultra-modern airport is located in Chep Lap Kok.

  • SARS

    SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.