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Today in history

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In Hong Kong

1960: Sharks were seen in the harbour off Jordan Road. Another, described by a ferry passenger as 'big', was spotted near Mongkok.

1964: Advertisement: For rent. Quiet seaview rooms, furnished. Mirador Mansion, 58 Nathan Road. $100-$180 monthly.

1971: Hong Kong had 404 banking offices, according to the Commissioner of Banking. There were 31 local banks with 242 offices, 39 foreign banks with 159 and three incorporated banks with one office each.

1976: More than 3,000 Shau Kei Wan residents were left homeless when a devastating fire destroyed their squatter homes in Aldrich Bay. Not since 1956 had a blaze left so many people without a home.

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