Hong Kong's development in the 1960s are most notably at industries. It was a transition period to rapid developments in the 1970s. Economic History of Hong Kong From Queen Victoria to the Second World War Treaty of Nanking Kowloon Treaty Cession of the New Territories Shiping, Banking, Industry Sino-Japanese War Hong Kong After the War Chinas Civil War Communist Victory, HKs Isolation Benefits to the Mainland of HKs... Seven years after the first flight of a heavier-than-air controlled aeroplane in 1903, planes were already flying in Hong Kong. ... As of March 26, 2004, there are 79 declared monuments in Hong Kong. ... ... This article needs to be updated. ... Hong Kong underwent many changes in the seventies. ...

Economy

Industry

Hong Kong's industry, following the developments in the 1950s, shifted to electronics industry and clothing industry. The living standard in Hong Kong was rising steadily at that time, however still under development. This ensured a supply of cheap and willing labour, while the technological complexity can be clearly seen, in comparison to the wigs, plastics, and toys industry in the 1950s. This is a hub page for electronics. ... (See also List of types of clothing and Clothing terminology) Humans nearly universally wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments, attire, or apparel) on the body. ... WIG, originally an acronym for Warszawski Indeks Giełdowy (Warsaw Stock Exchange Index) is the oldest index for the Warsaw Stock Exchange. ... Plastic is a term that covers a range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products. ... A display of Roman toys, including several that would be familiar to children today: a doll, dice, rattles, and toy dishes for playing house. ...

Hong Kong's development was recognized as it was one of Asia's Four Little Dragons (亞洲四小龍), with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. They all produced competitive goods, cheap with high quality. The East Asian Tigers, also known as Asias Four Little Dragons (Simplified Chinese: 亚洲四小龙, Traditional Chinese: 亞洲四小龍; Pinyin: YÇŽ Zhōu Sì XiÇŽo Lóng) (dragon being a reference to China in Chinese culture), refers to the economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. ...

Culture

Hong Kong Festival

In 6 Dec to 15 Dec 1969, the first Hong Kong Festival was launched after seven months of preparation work and 4 million HK Dollar funding. It was originated after the 1967 Riot, aiming at providing a way of entertainment for Hong Kong people to unleash their energies to prevent them from devoting their leisure times to calls of communists for other riots. The number of participants were more than 500,000, including foreign tourists. December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ...

The activities were based on a theme about Chinese traditional culture, with carival, ball, fashion show, singing contest, beauty contest, etc. Exhibitions of stamp, antique, artwork and flowers were also included. The opening ceremony featured a switch-on ceremony in Tsim Sha Tsui, and a parade in Nathan Road The Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui is a famous landmark of Hong Kong. ... Categories: Hong Kong geography stubs | Streets and roads in Hong Kong ...

Social issues

Hong Kong people lived under a strong willingness to bear sufferings. This was slightly compensated by their close relationship within the community, and cheerful talks in their spare times.

The 1967 Riot

Main article: Hong Kong 1967 riots

Despite the high morale in the majority of the society, a few riots were featured in the 1960s. They were triggered by some certain incidents, causing the affected part of the community to start the riot, and spread rapidly due to the close social relationship. Demonsrators, all dressed the same way and with Maos Quotations in their left hands, had a stand off with the Police Large scale riots erupted in Hong Kong in May 1967. ...

Community life

Natural disasters

Hong Kong suffered from drought and typhoons in different years in the 1960s.

Drought

In 1963 and 1967, serious droughts affected Hong Kong. Water supply was unable to support the needs of the rapid population growth. So, the government introduced water restriction policy. In 1963 and 67, there were periods when water supply was restricted to four hours per four days. People had to save water for four days' uses. 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Typhoon

In 1960, Typhoon Mary affected Hong Kong, causing 45 deaths and 127 injuries. It also destroyed about 10,000 people's homes. 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1963, Typhoon Wanda affected Hong Kong, causing 130 deaths. 72,000 people were homeless due to this typhoon. It was one of the most disastrous typhoons ever affected Hong Kong. 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Baby boom

The 1960's was also a time of the post-war baby boom. This maintained a large workforce into the 70's and 80's. By the 21st Century, this generation inevitably became the subject of an ageing population.