Events
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| Hong Kong Long-Distance-Running Shenanigans. Taking an interest in the well-publicised controversy surrounding the 2025 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon held on 9th February prompts me to point out… read more |
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| Tai Mo Shan Mountain rescue 30/09/1966 Narrative: Copied from Hongkong Standard Oct 1, 1966 “After spending a night out in the open on the slopes of 3,100 foot Taimoshan, a group of 22 deaf-… read more |
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| 1841 | 1841 Typhoon The similarity of the typhoon that affected Hong Kong in 1937 to 'Wanda' in 1962 has been referred to in other publications. It may be of interest, however, to… read more |
| 1869 | 1869 Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, visits Hong Kong |
| 1871 | 1871 Typhoon Lowest barometer reading 29inch = 969 mbar, corresponding to a wind speed of about 170km/h. |
| 1874 | 1874 Typhoon
Max wind speed: Contemporary reports of the typhoon: … read more |
| 1889 | 1889 Rainstorm
Total Rainfall: 33".11 = 840 mm (in two days) with maximum hourly rainfall of 3.35" = 85 mm. Dozens of landslides occurred, the severest damages were at the Albany Nullah and the Glenealy… read more |
| 1890 | 1890 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught visit Hong Kong The visit was scheduled to start on Monday, 31st of March, 1890. On this occasion, a “Public and Bank Holiday” was declared.… read more |
| 1894 | 1894 Typhoon Slow moving typhoon, starting on the 4th, and ending on the 6th October 1894. |
| 1897 | 1897 Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
52. Jubilee Celebrations:- Numerous public buildings and structures, including the Clock Tower, Queen’s Statue, Government House, Central Market, Queen’s College and… read more |
| 1900 | Qing minister Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) paid visit to Hong Kong Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) was the most famous minster in the final years of the Qing dynasty. He was one of the people who saved the Qing dynasty by suppressing the Taiping Rebellion. After the signing… read more |
| 1900 | Typhoon November 9th-10th 1900
41. The following is a copy of the report on the damaging typhoon which occurred on the night of November 9th-10th : |
| 1902 | Edward VII Coronation Celebrations 81. Coronation Celebrations: - Arrangements were made for illuminating a number of the principal Public Buildings, including the Queen’s Statue, on the occasion of the Coronation of Their… read more |
| 1906 | 1906 Typhoon
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| 1907 | 1907 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught visit Hong Kong Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught accompanied by Princess Patricia visited the Colony, arriving on the 6th and departing again on the 10th February. More details… read more |
| 1908 | 1908 Typhoon The Report on the Typhoon of 27-28 July 1908 can be read here |
| 1913 | 1913 Typhoon (not among the strongest as the HKO list) As the photo is a copyright item, I attach the link instead. |
| 1922 | 1922 Prince of Wales visits Hong Kong 
From: The Prince of Wales' Eastern Book A PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE VOYAGES OF H.M.S. "RENOWN", 1921— 1922 Fog lay… read more |
| 1922 | Einstein's brief visit and words to Hong Kong (1922) Unlike in Singapore, Einstein did not give any public appearance in Hong Kong 102 years ago. He |
| 1923 | 1923 Typhoon
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