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In Hong Kong
1962: The original Blake Pier, a 62-year-old waterfront landmark, was demolished as the Central reclamation project continued.
1964: The Dateline Discotheque Restaurant in Wellington Street opened for business. The discotheque, a new concept in entertainment which had its origins in France, had no bands or floor show and was believed to be the first of its kind in Asia.
1965: Mandarin actress Lily Mok Chau, 26, died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after being in a coma for more than 30 hours. The former beauty queen had made 10 films.
1967: The Quests, a popular six-member singing group, arrived from Singapore for a three-month television and nightclub engagement at the Mocambo.
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