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2018 Typhoon Mangkhut
2018-9-16 Typhoon Mangkhut and Two Harbourfront Hung Hom

Typhoon Mangkhut arrived in Hong Kong in 2018. On Sept 16 2018, typhoon signal no. 8 was raised in predawn hours. It was increased to no. 10 in the morning. It landed in Guangdong later the same… read more

2017 2017 Typhoon Hato
Typhoon Hato hits Lei Yue Mun

There were over 5,300 reports of fallen trees, many incidents of falling objects, one report of landslide as well as a number of flooding reports. Two police officers were hit on the head by… read more

2010 2010 old building at 45j ma tau wai road collapsed

On 2010-1-29, an old building at 45j ma tau wai road collapsed causing 4 dead and 2 injured. It was located directly opposite the San Wai street.

Following two picures show the scene just… read more

1989 1989 Visit to Hong Kong by the Prince and Princess of Wales
1989 Royal Visit - First Day Cover

The Prince and Princess of Wales began their three-day Official Visit to the then British overseas territory of Hong Kong on this day in 1989, the highlight of which was the grand Opening of… read more

1986 1986 Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong
1986 - Queen's visit to Hong Kong
1983 1983 Typhoon Ellen
1983 - shipwreck following Typhoon Ellen

Max wind speed: 134 knots
Deaths: 10

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1979 1979 Typhoon Hope
damaged star ferry pier after typhoon hope

Mean maximum average wind speed 38 knots (70km/h), maximum gusts 94 knots (174 km/h). 14 people were killed and 260 injured. 29 ocean-going vessels and 374 fishing boats were damaged or destroyed… read more

1977 1977 Princess Alexandra visits Hong Kong

I've found mentions that her visit was "in early February", but I don't have the exact dates yet.

Update: she arrived on 2 Feb as noted below.


1975 Typhoon Elsie
1975 10 13 kennedy town praya

Typhoon Elsie was one of the most intense typhoons that have affected Hong Kong in October. It was also the first occasion that required the hoisting of the Hurricane Signal, No. 10, since Typhoon… read more

1975 1975 Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong

Notes from Hong Kong Memory:

Queen Elizabeth II… read more

1971 1971 Typhoon Rose

Max. windspeed: 220 km/h (140 mph)

Deaths: 110, among these 88 people on the sunken ferry boat SS Fat Shan.

Rainfall on August 17: 288.1 mm

The daily total rainfall of 288.1… read more

1970 1970-1974 industrial exhibition at Wanchai reclaimed land

Industrial exhibition took place at Wanchai reclaimed land from 1970 to 1974

1970-12-9 to 1971-1-12
1971-12-9 to 1972-1-16
1972-12-6 to 1973-1-8
1973-12-11 to 1974-1-9… read more

1969 The granting of the Royal Title to the Hong Kong Police and Auxiliary Police forces by HM The Queen shortly before 24th April, 1969
1967 1967 Hong Kong riots

The riot lasted about 7 months in 1967. 51 people had been killed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_Hong_Kong_riots

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1966 1966 Rainstorm
Knee deep in Central-1966

Total rainfall: 495 mm

Deaths: 64

Source: http://www.hko.gov.hk/publica/gen_pub/WeatheringTheStorm-2.pdf… read more

1966 1966 Princess Margaret visits Hong Kong
1966 HK Club.jpg

I know she visited in March but I don't know the exact dates yet.

This Pathe video shows scenes from her visit:


1964 1964 Typhoon Ruby

Max wind speed at the Observatory: 122 knots (a stronger gust was recorded at Tate's Cairn)
Deaths: 38

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1962 1962 Typhoon Wanda
RAF Shatin-aftermath of Typhoon Wanda-1962

Max wind speed: 140 knots
Deaths:130

Source: The Observatory's article Typhoon Wanda, August 27 to September 2, 1962… read more

1961 1961 Princess Alexandra visits Hong Kong

 The Visit to Hong Kong of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent G.C.V.O, 3rd-14th November 1961

Programme… read more

1960 1960 Typhoon Mary

Max wind speed: 103 knots
​Deaths: 45

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