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香港大事記 · 1990 年代
Hong Kong Chronicle · 1990s
呢一頁係 香港大事記 嘅 1990 年代，共 79 條條目 （全錄 497 條）。完整卡（背景敘事、記憶錨點、同日誌錄、來源座標）都在此，按日期先後排列。
79 dated milestones of the 1990s (the chronicle holds 497 in total), each with its primary official source and archive coordinate.
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呢一頁係大事記嘅全部條目（全量），按年代切開只係編排，冇篩選、冇抽樣、冇改寫：每一條都仍然係已核日大事，附第一官方來源同文獻座標。
This page holds every milestone of the era — the decade cut is arrangement only. Nothing is filtered, sampled or rewritten: each entry is still a checked, dated milestone with its primary official source and archive coordinate.
條目數係收錄密度，唔係歷史事件密度：某個年代條目多，反映嘅係來源（官方年報、舊報紙、政府公報）喺嗰個年代留低幾多可核對嘅紀錄。
An entry count is recording density, not event density: more entries in a decade reflect how much verifiable record the sources left behind, not that more happened.
每條條目嘅 id 錨點同志錄自己嘅錨點係兩套唔同嘅物件：呢度嘅 EV-… 錨點只屬大事記層，唔會令條目變成《香港志》志錄條目。
These EV-… anchors belong to the milestone layer only; they do not turn an entry into a Hong Kong Chronicles archive entry.
「同日誌錄」只按一條機械規則接駁：兩邊日期都精確到日、日子完全一樣；同一日發生唔等於同一件事。 同年比對實測係噪音，所以刻意唔做（理由見 大事記首頁）。 完整紀錄見 香港志錄。
1990 · 屯門 · 年級（醫院管理局官方記屯門醫院1990年投入服務；開幕典禮1991年1月）。
1990年屯門醫院投入服務，為新界西大型公營急症醫院。
Tuen Mun Hospital opens in 1990, the major acute public hospital of the New Territories West cluster.
背景 1990年屯門醫院投入服務，是新界西的大型公營急症醫院，開幕典禮於1991年1月由時任港督主持。醫院服務屯門及鄰近地區居民，經擴建後成為新界西聯網的龍頭醫院。其啟用配合新界西新市鎮的人口增長，為區內提供急症與專科醫療服務。
Tuen Mun Hospital began service in 1990 as a major acute public hospital for the New Territories West area, with its opening ceremony held in January 1991 and presided over by the then Governor. It serves residents of Tuen Mun and nearby districts and, after expansion, became the leading hospital of the New Territories West cluster. Its opening responded to the population growth of the new towns in the western New Territories, providing acute and specialist medical services to the area.
記憶錨點 1991年1月由時任港督主持開幕；經擴建後成為新界西龍頭醫院。
Formally opened in January 1991; expanded to become the leading hospital of the NT West cluster.
來源 醫院管理局：屯門醫院（醫院管理局）
1990-04-04 · 香港
《基本法》頒布，確立香港回歸後的憲制基礎。
The Basic Law is promulgated, establishing Hong Kong's constitutional basis after reunification.
背景 《基本法》於1990年4月4日由全國人民代表大會通過並頒布，作為香港回歸後的憲制文件，確立香港特別行政區的制度基礎。其附件訂明行政長官及立法會的產生辦法，並列出循序漸進發展的原則。這份法律文件承接《中英聯合聲明》的框架，為回歸後香港的管治、法律及權利義務提供依據。
The Basic Law was adopted and promulgated by the National People's Congress on 4 April 1990, serving as the constitutional document establishing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after reunification. Its annexes set out the methods for forming the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council and the principle of gradual evolution. Building on the framework of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, it provided the basis for the territory's governance, law and rights after reunification.
記憶錨點 《基本法》由全國人民代表大會通過並頒布，附件訂明行政長官及立法會的產生辦法與循序漸進原則。
Adopted and promulgated by the National People's Congress, its annexes set the methods and gradual evolution of the CE and Legislative Council.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 《香港特別行政區基本法》於1990年4月4日獲第七屆全國人民代表大會…（第 73 頁）、 會議通過香港特別行政區區旗及區徽圖案。（第 489 頁）
來源 《基本法》頒布
1990-04-20 · 沙田區
城門隧道通車，連接沙田與荃灣，為香港第二條穿山隧道。
The Shing Mun Tunnels open linking Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan, the second cross-mountain tunnels.
背景 1990年4月通車的城門隧道，連接沙田與荃灣，是繼獅子山隧道之後香港第二條穿山隧道。隧道穿越城門谷一帶山嶺，為往返新界東與新界西的車輛提供另一條通道，紓緩了獅子山隧道的交通壓力。隨沙田、荃灣一帶持續發展，隧道成為區內重要的對外道路。
Opened in April 1990, the Shing Mun Tunnels link Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan and are Hong Kong's second cross-mountain tunnels after the Lion Rock Tunnel. Cutting under the hills around the Shing Mun valley, they give vehicles another route between the eastern and western New Territories and eased pressure on the Lion Rock Tunnel. As Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan continued to develop, the tunnels became an important road link for the area.
記憶錨點 城門隧道穿越城門谷一帶山嶺，接通沙田與荃灣，紓緩獅子山隧道的交通壓力。
Cutting under the Shing Mun valley hills between Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan, it eased pressure on Lion Rock Tunnel.
來源 運輸署：車輛流量統計表3.2(c)（城門隧道1990年4月20日通車）（運輸署）
1990-05 · 中環（中西區） · 月級（中銀香港官方記1990年5月正式開幕）。
1990年5月中銀中環總部大廈落成開幕，當時為香港最高建築。
The Bank of China Tower in Central officially opens in May 1990, then the tallest building in Hong Kong.
背景 中銀中環總部大廈於1990年5月正式開幕，落成時為香港最高建築。大廈由建築師貝聿銘設計，以「竹子節節高升」為題，其三角幾何造型在落成時曾引發中環風水爭議，成為本地建築與風水互動的著名例子。大廈落成後亦成為中環天際線的標誌之一，至今仍為人熟悉。
The Bank of China Tower in Central officially opened in May 1990 and was then the tallest building in Hong Kong. It was designed by architect I. M. Pei with a motif of rising bamboo, expressed through its distinctive triangular geometry. Its angular shape and sharp edges were popularly said to point like blades at neighbouring buildings, and when completed the tower sparked a well-known feng shui controversy in Central. It remains a notable example of the interaction between architecture and feng shui in Hong Kong, and a landmark on the Central skyline.
記憶錨點 由貝聿銘設計，以「竹子節節高升」為題；其三角幾何造型落成時曾引發中環風水爭議，是本地建築與風水互動的著名例子。
Designed by I. M. Pei with a rising-bamboo motif, its triangular geometry sparked a well-known feng shui controversy in Central when completed.
來源 中國銀行（香港）：中銀大廈（中國銀行（香港））
1990-06 · 灣仔（香港會議展覽中心） · 月級（香港貿易發展局官方於第三十屆書展新聞稿確認首屆於1990年舉行，具體日子未經官方最後確認）。
香港貿易發展局主辦的首屆香港書展於1990年在香港會議展覽中心舉行。
The first Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, is held in 1990 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
背景 首屆香港書展由香港貿易發展局主辦，於1990年在灣仔香港會議展覽中心舉行。書展每年舉辦，逐漸發展為亞洲重要的出版盛事，為本地閱讀風氣與出版產業提供重要平台，也讓出版社、書商與讀者集中交流。香港作為區域出版與印刷中心，書展的規模與地位亦與這一角色相配合，成為每年暑假期間的文化活動。
The first Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, was held in 1990 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Held annually, the fair grew into a major Asian publishing event, providing an important platform for the local reading culture and publishing industry and bringing publishers, booksellers and readers together. As a regional publishing and printing centre, Hong Kong's role was matched by the fair's growing scale and status, and it became a regular cultural event each summer.
記憶錨點 年度書展發展為亞洲重要出版盛事，為本地閱讀與出版產業重要平台。
The annual fair grows into a major Asian publishing event and a key platform for the local reading and publishing industry.
來源 香港貿發局新聞稿：第三十屆香港書展揭幕（香港貿易發展局）
1990-11 · 觀塘／將軍澳 · 月級（路政署記將軍澳隧道1990年11月通車）。
將軍澳隧道通車，連接觀塘與將軍澳新市鎮。
Tseung Kwan O Tunnel opens, linking Kwun Tong and the Tseung Kwan O new town.
背景 1990年11月，將軍澳隧道通車，連接觀塘與將軍澳新市鎮。隧道是將軍澳對外的主要陸路通道，令這片新市鎮得以經陸路與九龍市區連接。將軍澳新市鎮其後陸續發展，隧道成為居民往返市區的必經之路。作為連接新市鎮與市區的隧道，它與將軍澳其後的發展息息相關。
In November 1990 the Tseung Kwan O Tunnel opened, linking Kwun Tong with the Tseung Kwan O new town. It became the new town's main road link to the outside, connecting the area with urban Kowloon through the hills. Without a direct road of this kind, the new town would have remained poorly connected to the rest of the territory. As Tseung Kwan O grew, the tunnel served as the route most residents relied on when travelling to and from Kowloon.
記憶錨點 將軍澳隧道連接觀塘與將軍澳新市鎮，是將軍澳對外的主要陸路通道。
The tunnel links Kwun Tong with the Tseung Kwan O new town as its main road link to the outside.
來源 路政署：香港道路隧道清單（路政署）
1990-12 · 香港 · 醫院管理局於1990年12月成立（年報官方記至年月，未記精確日）。
醫院管理局成立，接管全港公營醫院管理。
The Hospital Authority is established to manage all public hospitals.
背景 醫院管理局於1990年12月成立，接管原本由醫務衞生署管理的公立醫院，把醫院服務的管理與政府部門的職能分開。其後醫管局推行聯網制度，將全港公立醫院按區域編組統籌，以協調資源、病人轉介及專科服務。這項安排重整了香港公營醫療的管理架構，成為日後公營醫院運作的基礎。
The Hospital Authority was established in December 1990, taking over the public hospitals previously managed under the medical department and separating hospital administration from a government department. It later introduced a cluster system, grouping public hospitals by district to coordinate resources, patient referrals and specialist services. This reorganised the management structure of Hong Kong's public healthcare and became the basis on which public hospitals have since operated. Under the authority, hospitals are run through a single statutory body rather than as part of a government bureau.
記憶錨點 醫管局接管原由醫務衞生署管理的公立醫院，其後推行聯網制度統籌全港醫院服務。
The authority took over public hospitals previously run under the medical department and later introduced a cluster system.
來源 醫院管理局成立歷史
1990-12-01
醫院管理局成為法定機構，統籌公立醫院服務。
The Hospital Authority becomes a statutory body, overseeing public hospital services.
背景 隨着人口老化及醫療需求上升，公營醫院服務過往由不同單位分別提供，運作較為分散。一九九零年十二月一日，醫院管理局成為法定機構，統一管理公立醫院及診所，並推行醫院聯網。醫管局的成立使公立醫療服務在規劃、資源調配及管理上更為系統化，奠定日後公立醫療體系的架構。
As the population aged and demand for medical care rose, public hospital services had previously been provided in a fragmented way. On 1 December 1990 the Hospital Authority became a statutory body, unifying the management of public hospitals and clinics and introducing hospital clusters. The change made public health services more systematic in planning, resource allocation and management, laying down the structure of the public healthcare system for years to come. It centralised responsibility for running public hospitals under one body.
記憶錨點 醫管局成為法定機構後，統一管理公立醫院及診所，推行醫院聯網。
As a statutory body it unified the management of public hospitals and clinics and introduced hospital clusters.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 此項甄選安排於1990年12月1日開始推行，申請登記則在1996年1…（第 433 頁）、 該命令列明詳細甄選方法，並於1990年12月1日生效。（第 493 頁）、 自1990年12月1日起，香港政府開始接受本地居民就居英權提出的申請…（第 494 頁）、 自1990年12月1日起，香港政府展開「居英權」申請的受理工作，讓本…（第 495 頁）
來源 醫管局《協力》：一路走來三十載（醫院管理局）
1990-12-03 · 中環（海事處）
香港船舶註冊處改制為自主的中國船旗註冊處，船舶註冊與上環前附屬英國註冊處脫鈎。
The Hong Kong Shipping Registry is restructured as an autonomous register under China, breaking its formal link to the previous colonial registration.
背景 1990年12月3日，香港船舶註冊處改制為自主的中國船旗註冊處，船舶註冊與上環前附屬英國的註冊處脫鈎。改制後香港船舶改掛中國船旗註冊，註冊處由海事處管理，與英國註冊制度分家。這一步在回歸前先行處理了船舶註冊的旗籍問題，令香港註冊船舶有獨立的管理安排。海事處的《香港船舶註冊指引》記錄了這次改制。
On 3 December 1990 the Hong Kong Shipping Registry was restructured as an autonomous register under China, breaking its formal link to the earlier colonial registration. After the change Hong Kong-registered ships flew the Chinese flag, with the register run by the Marine Department, separate from the UK system. Taken before the handover, this step settled the flag question for ship registration and gave Hong Kong-registered vessels their own administrative arrangement. The Marine Department's guide to ship registration records the change.
記憶錨點 改制後香港船舶改掛中國船旗註冊，註冊處由海事處管理，與英國註冊制度分家。
After the change Hong Kong-registered ships flew the Chinese flag, with the register run by the Marine Department, separate from the UK system.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1990 年 12 月 3 日當日，香港船舶登記處取代了香港船舶註冊…（第 467 頁）
來源 海事處：香港船舶註冊指引（1990年設立自主註冊處）（海事處）
1991 · 油尖旺（尖沙咀） · 年級（康文署記香港科學館1991年開幕）。
香港科學館開幕，透過互動展品推廣科學原理及科技發展。
The Hong Kong Science Museum opens with interactive exhibits promoting science and technology.
背景 香港科學館於1991年開幕，位於尖沙咀東，透過互動展品推廣科學原理及科技發展，設多個主題展廳。有別於以文物陳列為主的傳統博物館，科學館着重讓參觀者動手操作，把抽象概念變得可感。它與同區其他博物館一同擴充了尖沙咀東的公共文化空間。
The Hong Kong Science Museum opened in 1991 in Tsim Sha Tsui East, using interactive exhibits to explain scientific principles and technological development across several themed galleries. Unlike museums built mainly around displaying objects, the Science Museum encourages visitors to handle and operate exhibits, making abstract ideas easier to grasp. Together with nearby facilities such as the Hong Kong Museum of History, it expanded the public cultural space available in eastern Tsim Sha Tsui, and its hands-on approach made science education part of family visits and school trips.
記憶錨點 科學館位於尖沙咀東，以互動展品推廣科學原理，設多個主題展廳。
In Tsim Sha Tsui East, it uses interactive exhibits to explain science through several themed galleries.
來源 康樂及文化事務署：博物館（康樂及文化事務署）
1991 · 全港（立法局） · 年級（立法會時間線記1991年立法局首次直接選舉，具體投票日屬二手）。
立法局首次引入地區直選，18名議員由9個地方選區直接選出。
The Legislative Council holds its first direct elections in 1991, returning 18 members from nine geographical constituencies.
背景 1991年，立法局首次引入地區直接選舉，18名議員由九個地方選區直接選出，劉慧卿成為首名經直選產生的女立法局議員。當屆議會仍設有功能界別及委任議席：功能界別代表特定經濟或專業界別，委任議員則由總督委任。直選議席的加入，是本地立法機關發展的重要一步。
In 1991 the Legislative Council introduced geographical direct elections for the first time, returning 18 members from nine geographical constituencies. Emily Lau became the first woman to be directly elected to the council. The chamber also retained functional constituency and appointed seats at that time. Functional constituencies represented specific economic or professional sectors, while appointed members were chosen by the Governor rather than elected. The introduction of directly elected seats marked an important step in the development of Hong Kong's legislature.
記憶錨點 劉慧卿為首名由直選產生的女立法局議員；當屆另有功能界別及委任議席。
Emily Lau was the first woman directly elected; the council also had functional and appointed seats.
來源 立法會歷史發展時間線（香港特別行政區立法會）
1991 · 清水灣（西貢區） · 年級（科大官方里程碑記1991年開幕）。
1991年香港科技大學創校並舉行開幕禮，定位為研究型大學。
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is established and holds its opening ceremony in 1991.
背景 香港科技大學於1991年在清水灣創校並舉行開幕禮，定位為研究型大學。籌備委員會早於1986年成立，1988年進行奠基，首期建築至1991年落成。科大的成立回應了當時香港對科技與研究人才的需求，其後成為本地培育科技人才與推動科研的重要基地。科大官方里程碑只記到1991年，未記具體月份。
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology held its opening ceremony in 1991 at Clear Water Bay in Sai Kung, established as a research-oriented university. A preparatory committee had been set up in 1986, the foundation stone laid in 1988, and the first phase of buildings completed in time for the 1991 opening. Founded to meet growing demand for science and technology talent and research capacity, the university later became a major centre for training researchers and supporting local scientific development. The university's official milestones record only the year 1991.
記憶錨點 籌備委員會1986年成立，1988年奠基，首期建築1991年落成。
A preparatory committee was set up in 1986, the foundation stone laid in 1988, and Phase I buildings completed in 1991.
來源 香港科技大學：《里程碑》（香港科技大學）
1991 · 上水上圍 · 年級（古物古蹟辦事處法定古蹟名單記鏡蓉書屋1991年列為法定古蹟）。
1991年上水鏡蓉書屋被列為法定古蹟。
The Kun Lung Study Hall in Sheung Shui is declared a monument in 1991.
背景 鏡蓉書屋位於上水上圍，屬清代的私塾書室，反映新界士紳重視教育的風氣。在傳統圍村社會，書室是子弟讀書習字的場所，也是宗族培育後輩的據點。書室類建築能獲法定古蹟地位者不多，鏡蓉書屋在1991年列入法定古蹟名單，屬當中的少數例子。
The Kun Lung Study Hall stands at Sheung Wai in Sheung Shui and is a Qing-era private study hall, reflecting the value that New Territories gentry placed on learning. In traditional walled village society such halls were where children learned to read and write, and they also served as bases for clans to train their younger members. Only a small number of study halls have achieved declared monument status, and Kun Lung Study Hall was added to the list in 1991, making it one of these rare examples.
記憶錨點 清代私塾書室，反映新界士紳重學之風；為少數獲法定古蹟地位嘅書室。
A Qing-era private study hall reflecting the scholarly tradition of the New Territories gentry.
來源 香港法定古蹟（古物古蹟辦事處）
1991 · 香港 · 年級（政府新聞公報記「一九九一年首次舉辦」，未載單日）。
香港中文文學雙年獎於1991年首次舉辦，由康樂及文化事務署／香港公共圖書館主辦，每兩年頒發一次。
The Hong Kong Biennial Awards for Chinese Literature is first held in 1991, organised by the LCSD / Hong Kong Public Libraries and awarded biennially.
背景 香港中文文學雙年獎於1991年首次舉辦，由康樂及文化事務署／香港公共圖書館主辦，每兩年頒發一次。獎項以表揚本地中文文學佳作，是香港官方文壇最具代表性的兩年一度文學獎，涵蓋不同文類。由公共圖書館主辦的形式，反映政府在推廣閱讀與文學創作上的角色，也為本地作家提供持續的肯定與發表平台。
The Hong Kong Biennial Awards for Chinese Literature was first held in 1991, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Hong Kong Public Libraries, and is presented every two years. Recognising outstanding local Chinese writing across several genres, it is one of the most representative official literary honours in Hong Kong. Being run by the public library service reflects the government's role in promoting reading and literary creation, and gives local writers continuing recognition and a platform for their work.
記憶錨點 以表揚本地中文文學佳作，為香港官方文壇最具代表性的兩年一度文學獎。
A biennial award recognising outstanding local Chinese literature, one of Hong Kong's most prestigious official literary honours.
來源 政府新聞公報：香港中文文學雙年獎頒獎典禮（香港特別行政區政府新聞公報）
1991-05 · 中西區（中環） · 月級（康文署記香港公園1991年5月正式啟用）。
香港公園於前域多利軍營舊址正式啟用，為佔地8.16公頃的市區公園。
Hong Kong Park officially opens on the former Victoria Barracks site, an 8.16-hectare urban park.
背景 香港公園於1991年5月在域多利軍營舊址正式啟用，佔地8.16公頃，是中環重要的市區公園。園址原為軍營用地，改建時保留部分軍營建築，把昔日的軍事地段轉為市民休憩空間。它以大量樹木和園景在中環商業區核心闢出綠化地帶，為周邊寫字樓與住宅提供公共康樂設施。
Hong Kong Park officially opened in May 1991 on the former Victoria Barracks site, covering 8.16 hectares as a major urban park in Central. The land had been military ground, and some of the old barracks buildings were retained when it was converted into public open space. With its extensive trees and landscaped gardens, the park created a green setting in the heart of the Central business district, offering recreation to nearby offices and homes and marking a shift from colonial military use to civic leisure.
記憶錨點 公園在前域多利軍營舊址建成，保留部分軍營建築，佔地約八公頃。
Built on the former Victoria Barracks site and keeping some of its buildings, the park covers about eight hectares.
來源 康文署：香港公園（康樂及文化事務署）
1991-10 · 西貢（清水灣） · 月級（科大官方里程碑記1991年10月開幕，10月2日招收首批學生）。
香港科技大學成立並開幕典禮，為香港第三所大學，專注科技與商科研究。
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is inaugurated, becoming Hong Kong's third university focused on science, technology and business.
背景 1991年10月，香港科技大學在西貢清水灣校園舉行開幕典禮，成為香港第三所大學，並於10月2日招收首批學生。科大以科技、工程、商管及人文社會科學等範疇為重點。作為戰後新設的大學，它回應了香港對科技與研究人才的需求。
In October 1991 the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology held its opening ceremony at its Clear Water Bay campus in Sai Kung, becoming the territory's third university, and it admitted its first students on 2 October. Its teaching and research focused on science, engineering, business and humanities and social science. Established as a new university in the post-war period, it was created to strengthen applied science and technology research in Hong Kong and to train the graduates sought by a growing economy.
記憶錨點 科大在清水灣校園舉行開幕典禮，以科技、工程、商管及人文社會科學等範疇為重點。
HKUST held its opening ceremony at its Clear Water Bay campus, focused on science, engineering, business and humanities.
來源 香港科技大學「里程碑」（香港科技大學）
1991-10-10 · 西貢區
香港科技大學正式開校，為香港第三所綜合大學。
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology formally opens.
背景 香港科技大學於1991年10月10日開校，是香港第三所綜合大學，校園位於西貢清水灣。科大以科技及商業管理為重點，創校初期須借調其他院校的教員支援教學，其後逐步建立本身的師資與研究團隊。它的出現令本地高等教育在傳統綜合大學之外，增添以理工和商科為主軸的選擇。
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology formally opened on 10 October 1991 as the territory's third comprehensive university, with its campus at Clear Water Bay in Sai Kung. Focusing on science, technology and business management, it initially drew on faculty seconded from other institutions before building its own teaching and research teams. Its founding added a science- and business-oriented option to local higher education alongside the established universities.
記憶錨點 科大以科技及商業管理為重點，初期借調其他院校教員支援，校園位於清水灣。
Focused on science, technology and business management, HKUST drew early faculty from other institutions and sits at Clear Water Bay.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 香港科技大學在1991年10月10日舉行開幕儀式，以科技及專業學科為…（第 477 頁）
來源 科大建校歷史
1991-11-15 · 油尖旺區
香港藝術館新館於香港文化中心旁開幕，展出中外藝術珍藏。
The new Hong Kong Museum of Art opens beside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
背景 香港藝術館遷入香港文化中心旁的現址，展廳與館藏空間較舊館擴大，館藏以中國書畫、外銷瓷及本地藝術為主。它與毗鄰的文化中心同處尖沙咀海旁，構成主要的文化設施群。作為香港其中一所主要公營美術館，該館現由康樂及文化事務署管理。
The Hong Kong Museum of Art moved into its present home beside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, gaining larger galleries for collections centred on Chinese painting, export porcelain and local art. Standing with the neighbouring Cultural Centre on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, it forms part of a cluster of major cultural venues and ranks as one of Hong Kong's leading public galleries, now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
記憶錨點 藝術館遷入香港文化中心旁的現址，收藏中國書畫、外銷瓷及本地藝術，是主要公營美術館。
Moving beside the Cultural Centre, the museum holds Chinese painting, export porcelain and local art as a leading public gallery.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1991年11月15日，二號空運貨站於啟德機場正式投入運作。（第 499 頁）、 香港藝術館新館選址尖沙咀海旁，1991年11月15日啟用，造價2.3…（第 499 頁）
來源 香港藝術館：Eye on the Museum（尖沙咀館1991年11月15日開幕）（香港藝術館）
1992 · 灣仔（灣仔區） · 年級（政府電影服務統籌科記中環廣場1992年落成）。
1992年中環廣場於灣仔海旁落成，樓高78層並設「麗光時計」。
Central Plaza in Wan Chai is completed in 1992, 78 storeys tall and featuring the "Square of Light" timepiece.
背景 中環廣場於1992年在灣仔海旁落成，樓高78層，是當時區內具代表性的高樓之一。大廈樓頂的玻璃鋼鐵金字塔內設有觀景廊；外牆的霓虹「麗光時計」每15分鐘轉換顏色報時，是灣仔海岸線上的顯著標記。其金字塔形塔尖與外牆時計，令它成為維港兩岸夜間景觀的一部分。
Central Plaza in Wan Chai was completed in 1992 as a 78-storey tower on the harbourfront, and was one of the tallest buildings in the city at the time of its completion. Its summit houses a viewing gallery inside a glass-and-steel pyramid. On the exterior, a neon timepiece known as the "Square of Light" changes colour every 15 minutes to mark the passing of each quarter-hour. It remains a well-known part of the Wan Chai waterfront skyline and a landmark in the district.
記憶錨點 樓頂玻璃鋼鐵金字塔內有觀景廊，外牆霓虹「麗光時計」每15分鐘轉色報時。
The apex houses a viewing gallery, and the external neon "Square of Light" changes colour every 15 minutes.
來源 政府電影服務統籌科：中環廣場拍攝場地（電影服務統籌科）
1992 · 錦田水頭村（元朗區） · 年級（古物諮詢委員會文件記二帝書院1992年列為法定古蹟）。
1992年錦田二帝書院被列為法定古蹟。
The Yi Tai Study Hall in Kam Tin is declared a monument in 1992.
背景 錦田水頭村的二帝書院供奉文昌與關帝，是當地鄧族培育子弟、研習科舉的地方。書院的存在反映新界宗族重視教育與功名的傳統，也反映昔日新界鄉村以宗族為本的辦學方式。1992年，古物古蹟辦事處將其列為法定古蹟，保存這段與科舉及宗族教育有關的歷史。
Study halls were common in the New Territories, where clans valued learning. The Yi Tai Study Hall in Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam Tin, was dedicated to Man Cheong, the god of literature, and Kwan Tai, the god of war, and served the local Tang clan as a place of learning. Its presence reflects the clans' emphasis on education and on success in the imperial examinations. In 1992 the Antiquities and Monuments Office declared the hall a monument, preserving a record of clan schooling and examination culture in the region.
記憶錨點 供奉文昌及關帝嘅書院，反映錦田鄧族重視教育與科舉嘅傳統。
A study hall dedicated to the civil and martial gods, reflecting Kam Tin's scholarly tradition.
來源 香港法定古蹟（古物古蹟辦事處）
1992-06 · 深水埗（通州街） · 月級（民政事務總署港文化18區確認深水埗碼頭1992年關閉）。
深水埗碼頭結束往來中環渡輪服務並關閉。
The Sham Shui Po Ferry Pier ceases its Central ferry service and closes.
背景 深水埗碼頭位於通州街海旁，長期提供往來中環的渡輪服務。1992年碼頭結束該航線並關閉，渡輪服務由其他航線替代。碼頭原址一帶其後納入西九龍填海及發展計劃。這類舊碼頭的停用，與當時過海隧道及陸路交通日漸普及、渡輪需求下降的背景相符。
The Sham Shui Po Ferry Pier stood on the waterfront at Tung Chau Street and long provided a ferry service to Central. In 1992 the pier ceased that route and closed, with its ferry services giving way to other routes. The area around the former pier was later folded into the West Kowloon reclamation and development plans. The closure came at a time when cross-harbour tunnels and road transport were becoming more established and demand for ferry crossings was declining, a pattern also seen at other older piers across the harbour.
記憶錨點 碼頭關閉後渡輪服務由其他航線替代，原址一帶其後納入西九龍填海及發展計劃。
After closure its ferry service gave way to other routes, and the area was later folded into West Kowloon reclamation and development.
來源 民政事務總署港文化18區：深水埗建築（民政事務總署）
1993 · 大嶼山（離島區）
昂坪天壇大佛開幕，為全球最大戶外青銅坐佛之一。
The Big Buddha at Po Lin Monastery, Lantau, opens — one of the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statues.
背景 天壇大佛於1993年在昂坪開幕，坐落寶蓮禪寺旁，是當時全球最大的戶外青銅坐佛之一。大佛面向北方的北京，由來自各地的信眾捐款建成，反映了香港佛教社群的網絡。大佛落成後成為大嶼山的地標，也帶動昂坪一帶的宗教與旅遊發展，是香港最具規模的佛教造像之一。
The Tian Tan Buddha opened at Ngong Ping in 1993, standing beside Po Lin Monastery and counted among the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statues. Facing north towards Beijing, it was paid for by donors from many places, reflecting the networks of Hong Kong's Buddhist community. Once completed it became a landmark of Lantau and helped drive religious and tourist development around Ngong Ping, giving the monastery's site a new focus for pilgrims and visitors alike.
記憶錨點 大佛坐落大嶼山昂坪寶蓮禪寺旁，面向北方的北京，由各地信眾捐建。
Beside Po Lin Monastery at Ngong Ping on Lantau, the Buddha faces north towards Beijing and was funded by donors from many places.
來源 香港政府旅遊網站天壇大佛
1993 · 中西區（中環至半山） · 年級（運輸署記中環至半山自動扶梯1993年啟用）。
中環至半山自動扶梯及行人輸送系統啟用，為全球最長的有蓋自動扶梯系統之一。
The Central–Mid-Levels Escalator and walkway system opens, one of the world's longest covered escalator systems.
背景 中環至半山自動扶梯及行人輸送系統於1993年啟用，由有蓋行人通道及多段扶梯組成，連接中環商業區與半山一帶。系統沿途經過街市及住宅，方便居民以步行方式往來半山陡斜的地勢，是全球最長的有蓋自動扶梯系統之一。它既紓緩了上坡路段的通行困難，也成為中環一帶具代表性的城市景觀，每日有大量居民及上班族使用。
The Central–Mid-Levels Escalator and walkway system opened in 1993, made up of covered walkways and several escalator runs linking the Central business district with Mid-Levels. Passing markets and homes along the way, it allows residents to travel on foot up and down the steep slopes of the Mid-Levels area, and ranks among the world's longest covered escalator systems. Besides easing movement on the uphill route, it has become a recognisable piece of the Central cityscape, used daily by commuters and forming part of everyday life in the district.
記憶錨點 系統由有蓋行人通道及多段扶梯組成，連接中環商業區與半山一帶，並服務沿途街市及住宅。
Made up of covered walkways and several escalator runs, it links the Central business district with Mid-Levels, passing markets and homes en route.
來源 運輸署：中環至半山自動扶梯（運輸署）
1993-04-01 · 香港（香港金融管理局） · 日級（金管局官方文件確載其於1993年4月1日成立）。
香港金融管理局成立，由外匯基金管理局與銀行業監理處合併組成。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is established by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund and the Office of the Commissioner of Banking.
背景 香港金融管理局（金管局）於1993年4月1日成立，由外匯基金管理局與銀行業監理處合併組成。合併後，貨幣管理與銀行監管集中由同一機構負責，金管局承擔維持聯繫匯率及監管銀行體系的職能。此前兩項職能分屬不同部門，統合後有助協調貨幣事務與金融穩定事宜。
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was established on 1 April 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund and the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. The merger brought monetary management and banking supervision together under a single body. The HKMA is responsible for monetary affairs and banking regulation, and for maintaining the linked exchange rate system. Previously these functions sat with separate offices, and combining them was intended to improve coordination between monetary matters and financial stability.
記憶錨點 金管局由外匯基金管理局與銀行業監理處合併而成，負責貨幣及銀行監管，維持聯繫匯率。
The HKMA was formed by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund and the Office of the Commissioner of Banking, to manage monetary affairs and the peg.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1993年4月1日，金管局總裁一職由任志剛出任，他同時成為首位金融管…（第 507 頁）、 皇家香港輔助空軍於1993年3月31日解散，政府飛行服務隊在翌日、即…（第 507 頁）、 香港金融管理局於1993年4月1日組成，其架構源自外匯基金管理局與銀…（第 507 頁）
來源 金管局：立法會文件〈金管局管治〉（1993年成立）（香港金融管理局）
1993-07-01
電訊管理局成立，規管電訊業。
The Office of the Telecommunications Authority is established to regulate the telecommunications industry.
背景 一九九零年代初，香港電訊市場逐步開放，電話、流動通訊及廣播等服務日益普及，需要專責機構規管。一九九三年七月一日，電訊管理局成立，負責規管電訊業。電訊管理局其後與廣播事務管理局合併為通訊事務管理局，反映通訊與廣播規管的整合趨勢。
In the early 1990s Hong Kong's telecommunications market gradually opened up, and services such as telephony, mobile communications and broadcasting became ever more widespread, calling for a dedicated regulator. On 1 July 1993 the Office of the Telecommunications Authority was established to regulate the telecommunications industry. It later merged with the Broadcasting Authority to form the Communications Authority, reflecting a trend towards integrating the regulation of communications and broadcasting. The office handled licensing and oversight of operators under the territory's telecoms legislation.
記憶錨點 電訊管理局負責規管電訊業，其後與廣播事務管理局合併為通訊事務管理局。
The OFTA regulated telecommunications and later merged with the Broadcasting Authority into the Communications Authority.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 由1993年7月1日開始，香港推行綜合社會保障援助計劃，以之取代原有…（第 510 頁）、 由1993年7月1日起，凡內地人士在港擁有親屬者，其藉單程證來港定居…（第 510 頁）、 自1993年7月1日開始，香港電訊業發展的監管職責，由郵政署轉移至新…（第 510 頁）
來源 通訊辦：2012年前的電訊里程碑（通訊事務管理局辦公室）
1993-08-01
屋宇署成立，負責建築物監管。
The Buildings Department is established, responsible for building regulation.
背景 香港樓宇密集，建築安全與樓宇監管關係到公眾安全。一九九三年八月一日，屋宇署成立，接管原屋宇地政署的建築物監管職能。屋宇地政署於一九八六年由地政署與建築物條例執行處合併而成，屋宇署的設立反映政府將土地與建築監管職能重新分工，專責處理建築物的審批、監管及執法。
With densely packed buildings, building safety and controls bear on public safety. On 1 August 1993 the Buildings Department was established, taking over building-control functions from the former Buildings and Lands Department, which had been formed in 1986 by merging the Lands Department with the Buildings Ordinance Office. The new department reflected a re-division of land and building-control duties, giving it dedicated responsibility for approving, supervising and enforcing matters relating to buildings. It administers building regulations affecting design, construction and safety.
記憶錨點 屋宇署1993年8月成立，接管原屋宇地政署（1986年由地政署與建築物條例執行處合併而成）的建築物監管職能。
Established in August 1993, the department took over building-control functions from the former Buildings and Lands Department, formed in 1986 by merging the Lands Department with the Buildings Ordinance Office.
來源 樓宇齊愛護（屋宇署成立二十周年）（屋宇署）
1993-10 · 荃灣（有線電視大樓） · 月級（香港有線電視官方記1993年10月啟播，具體日子未坐實）。
香港有線電視正式啟播，為香港首家收費有線電視服務。
Hong Kong Cable Television launches, the first subscription pay-TV service in Hong Kong.
背景 1993年10月，香港有線電視正式啟播，成為香港首家收費有線電視服務。此前本地電視市場長期由免費電視主導，有線由九龍倉集團旗下營運，以電纜網絡傳送多個頻道，打破既有格局。收費電視的出現，令觀眾由被動接收少數頻道，轉向按需要選擇節目，亦為日後多頻道、專門化內容奠定基礎。
In October 1993 Hong Kong Cable Television began broadcasting, the first subscription pay-TV service in the city. Until then the local market had been dominated by free-to-air television; operated by the Wharf Group, Cable delivered multiple channels over its cable network and broke that long-standing pattern. The arrival of pay-TV shifted viewers from passively receiving a few channels toward choosing programming on demand, laying ground for multi-channel and specialised content in the years that followed.
記憶錨點 由九龍倉集團旗下營運，打破長期免費電視壟斷格局。
Operated under the Wharf Group, breaking the long-standing free-to-air duopoly.
來源 香港有線電視集團歷史
1993-10-15 · 東區（柴灣） · 日級（醫管局記東區尤德夫人那打素醫院1993年10月15日啟用，為醫管局成立後首間急症醫院）。
東區尤德夫人那打素醫院啟用，為醫院管理局成立後開辦的首家急症醫院。
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital opens on 15 Oct 1993, the first acute hospital after the establishment of the Hospital Authority.
背景 東區尤德夫人那打素醫院於1993年10月15日啟用，位於柴灣，是醫院管理局成立後開辦的首家急症醫院。該院以港督尤德夫人命名，其開辦正值醫管局接管公立醫院體系，是新體制下首間落成的急症醫院，服務港島東各區。醫院管理局於1990年成立後，逐步接管公立醫院。年份以醫院管理局所記為據。
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital opened on 15 October 1993 in Chai Wan and was the first acute hospital opened after the Hospital Authority was set up. The hospital is named after Lady Pamela Youde, wife of a former governor. Its opening marked the Authority's first new acute hospital and came as the Authority took over the running of public hospitals. It serves the eastern districts of Hong Kong Island and is a major acute hospital there, and its opening date is recorded by the Hospital Authority.
記憶錨點 該院位於柴灣，是醫管局成立後開辦的首家急症醫院，以港督尤德夫人命名。
In Chai Wan, it was the first acute hospital opened after the Hospital Authority's formation, named after Lady Pamela Youde.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 東區尤德夫人那打素醫院選址柴灣，一九九三年十月十五日投入服務，提供一…（第 512 頁）、 旅遊業賠償基金在1993年10月15日成立，旨在向在外遊時不幸傷亡的…（第 510 頁）、 一九九三年十月十五日，來往中環與半山之間的自動扶梯系統投入服務，把德…（第 512 頁）、 一九九三年十月十五日，香港政府完成海外信託銀行的出售，作價四十四億五…（第 459 頁）
來源 醫院管理局：東區尤德夫人那打素醫院院誌（醫院管理局）
1993-11-01 · 中環（香港交易所）
香港聯交所推出自動對盤及成交系統（AMS），證券交易進入電子交易新紀元。
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong launches the Automatic Order Matching and Execution System (AMS), ushering in an era of electronic dealing.
背景 香港證券交易以往一直依賴交易大堂的人手出市與公開叫價，成交效率受制於場地與人手。1993年11月1日，香港聯合交易所推出自動對盤及成交系統（AMS），以電腦撮合買賣盤。此舉令交易由叫價模式轉向電子撮合，是香港證券市場走向電子化的重要一步，亦為日後交易系統持續更新奠下基礎。
Trading on Hong Kong's stock market had long relied on manual dealing and open outcry in the trading hall, so efficiency was limited by the available space and the number of dealers. On 1 November 1993 the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong launched the Automatic Order Matching and Execution System (AMS), which used computers to match buy and sell orders automatically. The change shifted dealing from floor calling to electronic matching and marked an important step in the electronic modernisation of the local securities market, laying groundwork for later generations of trading systems.
記憶錨點 自動對盤系統取代人手出市，令交易由交易大堂叫價轉向電腦撮合。
The automatic matching system replaced open-outcry dealing, shifting trades from the trading hall floor to computer matching.
來源 香港交易所：交易大堂資料（AMS自動對盤系統）（香港交易所）
1993-12-12 · 元朗屏山 · 日級（古物古蹟辦事處官方記1993年12月12日開幕）。
1993年12月12日屏山文物徑開幕，為香港首條文物徑。
The Ping Shan Heritage Trail, the first in Hong Kong, is inaugurated on 12 December 1993.
背景 1993年12月12日，屏山文物徑開幕，是香港首條文物徑。路徑全長約1.6公里，串連屏山鄧族的「三圍六村」，包括坑尾、坑頭及上璋圍，並連接鄧氏宗祠與香港現存最古老的聚星樓。文物徑以步行路線把分散的歷史建築連成一體，開創了日後以路線串連古蹟的展示方式。
The Ping Shan Heritage Trail, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, was inaugurated on 12 December 1993. Running about 1.6 kilometres, it links the Tang clan's "three wais and six villages", including Hang Mei, Hang Tau and Sheung Cheung Wai, and connects the Tang Ancestral Hall with the Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Hong Kong's oldest surviving pagoda. By tying scattered historic buildings into a single walking route, the trail pioneered the practice of presenting monuments as connected heritage trails.
記憶錨點 路徑全長約1.6公里，串連屏山鄧族「三圍六村」與坑尾、坑頭、上璋圍，連接鄧氏宗祠及香港現存最古的聚星樓。
Running about 1.6 km, it links the Tang clan's villages of Hang Mei, Hang Tau and Sheung Cheung Wai with the Tang Ancestral Hall and the Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Hong Kong's oldest surviving pagoda.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 一九九三年十二月十二日，位於元朗屏山的文物徑正式啟用，總長度大約為一…（第 513 頁）
來源 古物古蹟辦事處：屏山文物徑（1993年12月12日啟用）（古物古蹟辦事處）
1994 · 深水埗（九龍塘，香港城市大學） · 香港城市理工學院1994年取得大學地位改稱香港城市大學；官方只記年份，未記精確月日。
香港城市理工學院取得大學地位，改稱香港城市大學。
City Polytechnic of Hong Kong attains university status and is renamed City University of Hong Kong.
背景 香港城市大學的前身為1984年成立的香港城市理工學院，屬於本地理工教育體系的一員。1994年，學院取得大學地位並改稱香港城市大學，反映當時香港專上教育擴展、院校陸續升格的趨勢。校方僅以年份記錄此里程碑，未載精確月日，故條目以年份標註。
City University of Hong Kong traces its origins to City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, founded in 1984 as part of the territory's polytechnic education system. In 1994 the institution attained university status and was renamed City University of Hong Kong, reflecting a period when Hong Kong's tertiary sector was expanding and several colleges were being upgraded. The university records the milestone only by year, without a precise date, so the event is noted here at year level. It remains one of the publicly funded universities in Hong Kong.
記憶錨點 城大前身為1984年成立的香港城市理工學院，1994年取得大學地位。
CityU's forerunner was City Polytechnic of Hong Kong founded in 1984; it gained university status in 1994.
來源 香港城市大學：創辦人逝世公告（1994年大學地位）（香港城市大學）
1994 · 大埔 · 年級（教大官方時間軸記1994年成立教育學院）。
香港教育學院正式成立，統合多間師訓學院，後於2016年正名為香港教育大學。
The Hong Kong Institute of Education is established, consolidating teacher-training colleges, later renamed EdUHK in 2016.
背景 1994年，香港教育學院正式成立，由多間師訓學院合併而成，統一了本地的師資培訓。學院專責培育教師及推動教育研究，其後於2016年正名為香港教育大學。教育學院的成立，標誌香港師訓工作由分散走向整合，並在多間師訓院校的基礎上集中資源培育教師。
In 1994 the Hong Kong Institute of Education was established, formed by merging several teacher-training colleges and thereby unifying the training of teachers in the territory. The institute took responsibility for preparing teachers and for research in education, and in 2016 it was retitled the Education University of Hong Kong. Its creation marked a move from scattered teacher-training colleges towards a single dedicated body. Bringing the colleges together gave teacher education a common institution and a stronger research base for Hong Kong.
記憶錨點 教育學院由多間師訓學院合併而成，統一本港師資培訓，其後於2016年正名為大學。
The Institute was formed by merging several teacher-training colleges to unify teacher education, and was retitled a university in 2016.
來源 香港教育大學「歷史及校園」（香港教育大學）
1994-04
九龍寨城清拆工程完成。
The demolition of the Kowloon Walled City is completed.
背景 九龍寨城清拆工程於1994年4月完成，結束了這座清代駐軍據點的歷史。清拆期間發掘出寨城南門及刻有「南門」「九龍寨城」的石額，這些遺蹟其後獲評為法定古蹟，得以保存。發掘所得的南門一帶遺蹟，為研究寨城原有佈局提供了實物證據；寨城原址其後闢作公園。
Demolition of the Kowloon Walled City was completed in April 1994, ending the Qing garrison stronghold. Excavation during clearance unearthed the southern gate and stone plaques inscribed "South Gate" and "Kowloon Walled City"; these relics were later declared monuments and preserved. The relics found around the southern gate provided physical evidence for studying the walled city's original layout, and the site was subsequently laid out as a park.
記憶錨點 清拆期間發掘出寨城南門及「南門」「九龍寨城」石額，其後獲評為法定古蹟。
Excavation during clearance unearthed the southern gate and inscribed stone plaques; they were later declared monuments.
來源 康文署九龍寨城公園歷史
1994-11 · 九龍（九龍塘） · 月級（浸大官方記1994年11月修例正名。）。
前浸會學院經立法修例正名為香港浸會大學。
Former Baptist College is renamed Hong Kong Baptist University following legislative amendments in November 1994.
背景 1994年11月，前浸會學院經立法修例正名為香港浸會大學。正名後浸大可自行頒授學位，與同年升格的理工大學、城市大學看齊。這次正名延續了學院自創辦以來在九龍塘辦學的基礎，亦屬1990年代多間專上院校先後取得大學地位的其中一例。
In November 1994 the former Baptist College was renamed Hong Kong Baptist University through amending legislation. The change allowed the university to award its own degrees, placing it alongside the Polytechnic University and City University, which were upgraded the same year. The retitling built on the college's long-standing base in Kowloon Tong. It was part of a wider wave in which several post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong gained full university status during the 1990s, and it marked the college's full recognition as a degree-granting university.
記憶錨點 正名程序經立法修例完成，浸大自此可自行頒授學位，與理大、城大同年升格。
The retitling was completed by amending legislation, letting Baptist grant its own degrees the same year PolyU and CityU were upgraded.
來源 香港浸會大學《一般資訊2025-26》沿革（香港浸會大學）
1994-11-16 · 九龍塘（深水埗區） · 日級（浸大官方60周年校史記1994年11月16日立法局通過修訂條例正名）。
1994年11月16日立法局通過修訂條例，香港浸會學院正名為香港浸會大學。
On 16 Nov 1994 the Legislative Council passes an ordinance renaming Hong Kong Baptist College as Hong Kong Baptist University.
背景 1994年11月16日，立法局通過修訂條例，香港浸會學院正式正名為香港浸會大學。學院於1956年由香港浸信會聯會創立，1983年獲授予頒授學位的能力，逐步由專上學院發展為可自行頒授學位的高等院校。正名後浸大與同年取得大學地位的理工大學一樣，成為香港高等教育體系擴展的一部份。
On 16 November 1994 the Legislative Council passed an amendment ordinance formally renaming Hong Kong Baptist College as Hong Kong Baptist University. The college had been founded by the Baptist Convention in 1956 and gained the power to award degrees in 1983, gradually developing from a post-secondary college into a degree-granting institution. With this renaming, it joined other institutions such as the Polytechnic in acquiring full university status, part of the wider expansion of Hong Kong's higher-education sector in the 1990s.
記憶錨點 學院1956年由香港浸信會聯會創立；1983年獲頒授學位能力。
Founded by the Baptist Convention in 1956, the College became law-awarding in 1983.
來源 香港浸會大學60周年校史（第三章）（香港浸會大學）
1994-11-18 · 九龍城區 · 浸會學院校方記錄正名日期；如入庫應以浸大官網最終版本為準。
香港浸會學院正名為香港浸會大學，升格為大學。
Hong Kong Baptist College is renamed Hong Kong Baptist University.
背景 香港浸會學院於1994年11月18日正名為香港浸會大學，前身是1956年創辦的浸會學院，校舍位於九龍城區。正名後院校可自行頒授學位，學術地位得以確立，亦是1990年代香港多所院校相繼升格為大學的其中一例。這股升格潮大致反映當時本地高等教育需求增加，院校亦逐步建立起完整的學位課程。
Hong Kong Baptist College was renamed Hong Kong Baptist University on 18 November 1994. Tracing its origins to the college founded in 1956 and based in Kowloon City, it gained the right to award its own degrees after the change, confirming its academic standing. It was one of several local institutions upgraded to university status during the 1990s, when demand for higher education in Hong Kong was growing and colleges were building complete degree programmes.
記憶錨點 浸大前身為1956年創辦的浸會學院，正名後可自授學位，屬1990年代多所院校升格大學之一。
Formerly Baptist College founded in 1956, it gained university title and degree-granting powers in the 1990s upgrades.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1994年11月18日，香港城市理工學院、香港浸會學院以及香港理工學…（第 521 頁）
來源 浸大正名歷史
1994-11-25 · 紅磡（九龍城區） · 日級（理大官方歷史記1994年11月25日取得大學地位並更名）。
1994年11月25日香港理工學院取得大學地位，正名為香港理工大學。
On 25 Nov 1994 the Hong Kong Polytechnic gains university status and is renamed The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
背景 1994年11月25日，香港理工學院取得大學地位，正名為香港理工大學。其前身可追溯至1937年的官立高級工業學院，1972年易名為香港理工學院，長期提供職業與專業訓練。同年浸會學院亦獲正名為大學，反映八、九十年代香港高等教育逐步擴展的趨勢。
On 25 November 1994 the Hong Kong Polytechnic gained university status and was renamed The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Its roots reach back to the Government Trade School established in 1937, which was renamed Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1972 and for decades provided vocational and professional training to generations of local students. The same period saw several other local colleges also upgraded to full university status, reflecting the gradual expansion of Hong Kong's higher-education sector as more degree places became available.
記憶錨點 前身可溯1937年官立高級工業學院，1972年易名香港理工學院。
Tracing back to the 1937 Government Trade School and renamed Hong Kong Polytechnic in 1972.
來源 香港理工大學：院校歷史（1994至今）（香港理工大學）
1995-08-03
《個人資料（私隱）條例》制定，保障個人資料私隱。
The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance is enacted, protecting personal data privacy.
背景 《個人資料（私隱）條例》在1995年制定，為個人資料的收集、持有、使用及披露訂立規管架構，保障個人資料私隱。條例並設立個人資料私隱專員公署，負責監察及執行。在條例制定之前，香港並無一套全面的個人資料保障法例，私隱問題主要靠其他法律及行政安排處理。
The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance was enacted in 1995, setting up a regulatory framework for the collection, holding, use and disclosure of personal data and protecting personal-data privacy. It also established the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data to monitor and enforce the law. Before the ordinance, Hong Kong had no comprehensive legislation protecting personal data, and privacy was largely addressed through other laws and administrative arrangements. The law gave individuals rights over their own data and placed duties on bodies that handled it.
記憶錨點 條例保障個人資料私隱，並設立個人資料私隱專員公署負責執行。
The ordinance protects personal-data privacy and established the Privacy Commissioner's office to enforce it.
來源 私隱專員公署：重要資料及歷史（個人資料私隱專員公署）
1995-12-01 · 赤鱲角（香港國際機場）
機場管理局成立，負責香港國際機場營運。
The Airport Authority is established to operate Hong Kong International Airport.
背景 機場管理局喺1995年12月1日成立，負責香港國際機場嘅營運。機管局負責赤鱲角新機場嘅興建與營運，承接機場核心計劃嘅落實工作。新機場其後喺赤鱲角落成啟用，取代原有嘅啟德機場。機場核心計劃涵蓋新機場同相關嘅道路、橋樑及鐵路等配套工程。
The Airport Authority was established on 1 December 1995 to operate Hong Kong International Airport. It built and operates the Chek Lap Kok airport, carrying through the work of the Airport Core Programme. The new airport was later completed and opened at Chek Lap Kok, replacing the former airport at Kai Tak. The Airport Core Programme covered the new airport together with supporting roads, bridges and railway works. The authority has since been responsible for running the airport and for its continued development.
記憶錨點 機管局負責赤鱲角新機場的興建與營運，承接機場核心計劃的落實工作。
The authority built and operates the Chek Lap Kok airport, carrying through the Airport Core Programme.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 港府按1995年制定的《機場管理局條例》，在同年12月1日成立機場管…（第 527 頁）
來源 新機場調查委員會報告摘要（政府新聞公報）
1995-12-22
九龍寨城公園開幕，由時任總督彭定康主持。
The Kowloon Walled City Park opens, inaugurated by Governor Chris Patten.
背景 九龍寨城公園於1995年12月22日開幕，由時任總督彭定康主持。公園建於1993至1994年清拆的九龍寨城原址，採用江南園林格局，保留衙門、南門城牆殘跡與多株古樹。公園把原寨城的歷史遺蹟與園林空間結合，成為今日九龍寨城公園的樣貌；公園現由康文署管理，是九龍城區重要的公共與歷史空間。
The Kowloon Walled City Park opened on 22 December 1995, inaugurated by Governor Chris Patten. Built on the site of the walled city demolished in 1993–94, it follows a Jiangnan garden layout while preserving the yamen, the remains of the South Gate wall and old trees. By combining the site's historic relics with landscaped grounds, it formed the park as it is known today; the park is now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department as an important public and historic space in the Kowloon City area.
記憶錨點 公園建於1993至1994年清拆的九龍寨城原址，保留衙門、南門城牆殘跡與多株古樹，並以江南園林格局重建。
Built on the site of the Kowloon Walled City demolished in 1993–94, the park preserves the yamen, the South Gate wall relics and old trees within a Jiangnan-style garden.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1995年12月22日，九龍寨城公園於九龍寨城舊址落成並向公眾開放。（第 528 頁）
來源 康文署九龍寨城公園歷史
1996 · 中西區（上環） · 年級（香港醫學博物館首頁大事記記1996年開幕）。
香港醫學博物館由舊病理檢驗所改建開幕，為香港醫學史專題博物館。
The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences opens in the former Pathological Institute, a museum dedicated to medical history.
背景 香港醫學博物館於1996年由上環的舊病理檢驗所改建開幕，是香港以醫學史為專題的博物館。館舍本身為歷史建築，展覽呈現香港醫學的發展歷程。把舊有的病理檢驗設施改作博物館，既保存了建築，也為本地醫學史提供常設的展示與研究場所。
The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences opened in 1996, converted from the former Pathological Institute in Sheung Wan, and is a museum devoted to the history of medicine in Hong Kong. The building itself is historic, and its exhibitions present the development of medicine in the territory. Converting old pathological facilities into a museum preserved the building and provided a permanent place to display and study local medical history, on a site tied to the city's early public-health work.
記憶錨點 博物館由舊病理檢驗所改建，展示香港醫學發展史，建築本身亦為歷史建築。
Converted from the old Pathological Institute, it presents the history of medicine in Hong Kong, the building itself being historic.
來源 香港醫學博物館學會：簡介（香港醫學博物館學會）
1996 · 西貢沙角尾 · 年級（古物古蹟辦事處法定古蹟名單記西貢二聖宮1996年列為法定古蹟）。
1996年西貢蠔涌二聖宮被列為法定古蹟。
The Yi Shing Temple at Ho Chung in Sai Kung is declared a monument in 1996.
背景 二聖宮位於西貢，供奉車公與洪聖兩位神祇，向來是西貢沿海村落傳統的宗教地標。沿海村落多靠海為生，祭祀洪聖等海神寄託了漁農社群對風調雨順的祈願。村落廟宇既是祭祀場所，也是村民聚會與節慶之地。1996年該廟獲列為法定古蹟，反映沿海村落廟宇的保育價值。
The Yi Shing Temple stands in Sai Kung and is dedicated to Che Kung and Hung Shing, two deities widely worshipped in the region. It has long been a traditional religious landmark for the coastal villages of Sai Kung. Coastal communities depended on the sea for their living, and worship of sea deities such as Hung Shing expressed the hopes of fishing and farming families for favourable weather and safe waters. The temple was declared a monument in 1996, recognising the heritage value of a coastal village temple.
記憶錨點 祭祀車公與洪聖，為西貢沿海村落傳統宗教地標。
Dedicated to Che Kung and Hung Shing, a traditional religious landmark of Sai Kung's coastal villages.
來源 香港法定古蹟（古物古蹟辦事處）
1996-04-15 · 紅磡（九龍城區） · 日級（康文署官方場地資料頁記1996年4月15日啟用）。
1996年4月15日紅磡市政大廈體育館啟用，提供多用途主場、壁球室及健身室等康樂設施。
Hung Hom Municipal Services Building Sports Centre commences service on 15 April 1996, offering a multi-purpose arena, squash courts and fitness facilities.
背景 1996年4月15日，紅磡市政大廈體育館啟用。館內設多用途主場、壁球室及健身室等康樂設施，是紅磡、土瓜灣一帶居民主要的室內運動場地。體育館設於市政大廈之內，把街市、圖書館等設施與康樂場地集中於同一幢建築，方便居民日常使用。其出現回應了市區人口對室內康體設施的需求，也令這類市政大樓成為一站式生活場所。
On 15 April 1996 the Hung Hom Municipal Services Building Sports Centre commenced service. Offering a multi-purpose arena, squash courts and a fitness room, it is a key indoor venue for residents of Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan. Located inside the municipal services building, it brings a market, library and recreation facilities together in one block for everyday use. Its opening answered the urban population's demand for indoor sports and leisure facilities, making such buildings a one-stop hub for daily needs.
記憶錨點 位於紅磡市政大廈內，設多用途主場、壁球室及健身室，是紅磡、土瓜灣一帶居民主要的室內康樂場地。
Inside the Hung Hom Municipal Services Building, it offers a multi-purpose arena, squash courts and a fitness room — a key indoor recreation venue for Hung Hom and To Kwa Wan.
來源 康文署：紅磡市政大廈體育館（康樂及文化事務署）
1996-05 · 月級（1996年5月平等機會委員會成立）。
平等機會委員會成立，執行反歧視法例。
The Equal Opportunities Commission is established to enforce anti-discrimination legislation.
背景 隨着社會對平等與反歧視的關注增加，香港先後制定相關法例。一九九六年五月，平等機會委員會成立，作為法定機構負責執行反歧視法例，涵蓋性別、殘疾及家庭崗位等範疇。平機會透過處理投訴、調解及教育推廣，推動社會消除歧視、促進平等機會。
As concern about equality and anti-discrimination grew, Hong Kong enacted related legislation. In May 1996 the Equal Opportunities Commission was established as a statutory body to enforce anti-discrimination law covering areas such as sex, disability and family status. Through handling complaints and conciliation and through public education, the commission works to promote the elimination of discrimination and to advance equal opportunities in society. Its guidance helps employers and service providers understand and meet their duties under the law. The body also promotes understanding of equal opportunity through research and publicity.
記憶錨點 平機會為法定機構，負責執行反歧視法例，涵蓋性別、殘疾及家庭崗位等。
A statutory body enforcing anti-discrimination law covering sex, disability and family status.
來源 平等機會委員會簡介（平等機會委員會）
1996-07-05 · 西貢區
海下灣海岸公園獲指定，為香港首批海岸公園之一。
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park is designated among Hong Kong's first marine parks.
背景 1996年7月5日，海下灣獲指定為海岸公園，是香港首批海岸公園之一。公園位於西貢海下灣，以珊瑚群落及豐富的海洋生態著名。海岸公園由漁農自然護理署按有關條例指定和管理，透過限制捕魚及船隻活動保護海洋環境，同時用作生態教育與研究的場所。
On 5 July 1996 Hoi Ha Wan was designated a marine park, among Hong Kong's first. Lying in Hoi Ha Wan, Sai Kung, it is known for its coral communities and rich marine life. Designated and managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department under the relevant ordinance, marine parks protect the marine environment by restricting fishing and vessel activity, and they also serve as places for ecology education and research.
記憶錨點 海岸公園位於西貢海下灣，以珊瑚群落及海洋生態著名，是香港首批海岸公園之一。
At Hoi Ha Wan in Sai Kung, known for corals and marine life, it was among Hong Kong's first marine parks.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 海下灣海岸公園在1996年7月5日成立，其覆蓋之水域面積約2.6平方…（第 108 頁）、 印洲塘海岸公園在1996年7月5日依法設立，涵蓋海域面積大約680公…（第 109 頁）
來源 漁農自然護理署：海下灣海岸公園（1996年7月5日指定）（漁農自然護理署）
1996-12-11 · 灣仔（會議展覽中心） · 日級（籌委會報告記1996年12月11日選出第一任行政長官人選）。
推選委員會選舉產生第一任行政長官人選，董建華獲得398張有效票中的320票當選。
The Selection Committee elects Hong Kong's first Chief Executive-designate; Tung Chee-hwa wins 320 of 398 valid votes.
背景 1996年12月11日，負責籌組香港特別行政區的推選委員會在灣仔會議展覽中心投票，選出第一任行政長官人選。董建華在398張有效票中獲得320票當選，其後由中央人民政府任命。這次推選是香港特別行政區成立前的重要一步，為特區的籌組作好準備。
On 11 December 1996, the Selection Committee preparing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region voted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai to choose the first Chief Executive-designate. Tung Chee-hwa won 320 of 398 valid votes, and was subsequently appointed by the Central People's Government. This selection was an important step before the establishment of the SAR, putting in place the territory's first head of government, and was conducted under arrangements made by the preparatory committee for the SAR.
記憶錨點 董建華由推選委員會以320票當選為第一任行政長官人選，其後由中央人民政府任命。
Tung Chee-hwa was chosen by the Selection Committee with 320 votes as the first Chief Executive designate, later appointed by the Central People's Government.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 一九九六年十二月十一日，推選委員會於灣仔會議展覽中心進行第一任行政長…（第 537 頁）
來源 國務院港澳辦：特區籌委會工作報告（第一任特首選舉）（國務院港澳事務辦公室）
1997 · 官方記「1997年」通車，具體月日未能核實。
青馬大橋及汲水門大橋通車，構成青嶼幹線主要通道。
Tsing Ma and Kap Shui Mun Bridges open, forming the main link of the Lantau Link.
背景 1997年，青馬大橋及汲水門大橋通車，構成青嶼幹線的主要通道。青馬大橋上層行車、下層設鐵路軌道，並可在強颱風時改行下層，兼顧道路與鐵路交通。這組橋樑是連接市區與赤鱲角新機場的關鍵通道，因應機場啟用而建成。官方只記「1997年」通車，具體月日未能核實。
In 1997 the Tsing Ma and Kap Shui Mun Bridges opened, forming the main link of the Lantau Link. Road traffic uses the upper deck of the Tsing Ma Bridge while rail runs below, and the lower deck can be used during severe typhoons, serving both road and rail. These bridges act as a key link between the urban area and the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, built to serve the airport. The official record gives only the year 1997 for the opening, without a verifiable month or day.
記憶錨點 青馬大橋上層行車、下層設鐵路軌道並可在強颱風時改行下層，是連接市區與赤鱲角新機場的關鍵通道。
Road traffic uses the upper deck while rail runs below, with the lower deck usable in severe typhoons — a key link between the city and Chek Lap Kok airport.
來源 隧道及橋樑：詳細資料及位置圖（運輸署）
1997 · 旺角（油尖旺） · 市區重建局官方僅確認「1997年」開幕及雀仔街商販於1997年搬遷；精確月日未能官方一手核實，留白。
園圃街雀鳥花園開幕，原「雀仔街」雀鳥商販由康樂街一帶整體遷入。
The Yuen Po Street Bird Garden opens, when the bird traders formerly of "Bird Street" (Hong Luk Street) relocate into the garden.
背景 園圃街雀鳥花園於1997年開幕，位於旺角園圃街。市區重建局把原康樂街一帶「雀仔街」的雀鳥商販整體遷入園內，集中安置。這項安排延續了本地養鳥與雀鳥買賣的傳統，讓原本在舊街經營的商販得以在新的園林環境繼續營業。精確的開幕月日未獲官方一手確認。
The Yuen Po Street Bird Garden opened in 1997 on Yuen Po Street in Mong Kok. The Urban Renewal Authority relocated the bird traders of the old 'Bird Street' at Hong Luk Street as a group into the garden. This arrangement kept alive the local culture of bird-keeping and the bird trade, allowing traders who had operated on the old street to carry on in a new garden setting. The exact opening date has not been confirmed by a first-hand official source.
記憶錨點 花園位於旺角園圃街，把原康樂街「雀仔街」的雀鳥商販集中安置，延續本地養鳥文化。
On Yuen Po Street in Mong Kok, the garden rehoused the bird traders of the old Bird Street, keeping the local bird-keeping culture alive.
來源 市區重建局專題故事
1997 · 粉嶺龍躍頭 · 年級（古物古蹟辦事處法定古蹟名單記龍躍頭老圍門樓及圍牆1997年列為法定古蹟）。
1997年粉嶺龍躍頭老圍門樓及圍牆被列為法定古蹟。
The gatehouse and enclosing walls of Lo Wai in Lung Yeuk Tau are declared monuments in 1997.
背景 龍躍頭老圍是粉嶺龍躍頭五圍六村之一，屬鄧氏聚居的圍村。圍村的門樓與圍牆兼具防衛與劃界功能，老圍的圍門及更樓保存良好，是研究新界圍村格局的實物。這類防衛建築昔日在新界宗族村落中相當普遍。1997年，老圍門樓及圍牆獲列為法定古蹟，令圍村防衛建築得到法定保護。
Lo Wai is one of the walled villages of Lung Yeuk Tau in Fanling and is a settlement of the Tang clan. The gatehouse and enclosing walls of a walled village served both defensive and boundary purposes. Lo Wai's gate and watchtowers survive in good condition and are physical evidence for studying the layout of New Territories walled villages. Such defences were once common among clan villages in the region. The gatehouse and walls were declared monuments in 1997, giving statutory protection to this defensive architecture.
記憶錨點 老圍為龍躍頭五圍六村之一，屬鄧氏聚居之地，圍門及更樓保存良好。
Lo Wai is one of the Lung Yeuk Tau walled villages of the Tang clan; its gate and watchtowers survive well.
來源 古物古蹟辦事處：龍躍頭文物徑（古物古蹟辦事處）
1997-02-16 · 首屆渣打馬拉松於1997年2月16日舉行，為官方一手記錄。
首屆香港渣打馬拉松舉行，發展為香港年度最大型路跑盛事。
The first Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon is held, becoming the city's largest annual running event.
背景 首屆香港渣打馬拉松於1997年2月16日舉行，賽事由本地原有的馬拉松活動演變而來。其後它逐漸發展為每年一度的全港最大型路跑盛事，賽道亦多次改動，以配合市區道路封閉及賽事需要。舉辦大型路跑須協調交通、警方與醫療等安排，令這項活動成為香港規模最大的年度體育賽事之一。
The first Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon was held on 16 February 1997, evolving from earlier local marathon events. It later grew into the city's largest annual road race, its route repeatedly revised to suit road closures and the needs of the event. Staging such a race requires coordination of traffic, police and medical arrangements, making it one of Hong Kong's biggest annual sporting occasions, and it has since become a regular fixture of the city's sporting calendar.
記憶錨點 首屆賽事由本地馬拉松演變而來，其後成為每年一度的全港最大型路跑，路線多次改動以配合道路封閉。
Evolving from earlier local marathon events, it became Hong Kong's biggest annual road race, its route revised repeatedly for road closures.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 渣打香港馬拉松於1997年2月16日首次舉辦，賽事由上水出發，終點設…（第 538 頁）
來源 渣打香港馬拉松：Event History（1997年首屆）（香港業餘田徑總會／渣打香港馬拉松）
1997-03-31 · 深水埗區 · 荔園遊樂場於1997年3月31日結業，官方一手記錄結業日。
荔園遊樂場結業，象徵一代香港人的童年記憶落幕。
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park closes, marking the end of a generation's childhood memories.
背景 荔園遊樂場位於荔枝角，設有機動遊戲、動物園及劇場，曾是市民一家大小的消閒去處。它在1997年3月31日結業，象徵以本地遊樂場為核心的舊式娛樂模式告一段落。隨着城市發展和娛樂模式改變，佔地廣闊的傳統遊樂場漸難維持，荔園的落幕因而被視為一代香港人童年記憶的句號。
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, with its rides, zoo and theatre, was once a family leisure destination for Hong Kong people. It closed on 31 March 1997, signalling the end of an era of old-style entertainment built around local amusement parks. As the city developed and patterns of entertainment changed, large traditional parks became hard to sustain, so Lai Yuen's closure is remembered as the end of a generation's childhood memories.
記憶錨點 荔園位於荔枝角，設機動遊戲、動物園及劇場，結業象徵老香港遊樂場時代終結。
At Lai Chi Kok with rides, a zoo and a theatre, its closure symbolised the end of old Hong Kong's amusement-park era.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1997年3月31日，荔園遊樂場結束其48年營運，當天為最後開放日，…（第 540 頁）
來源 香港公共圖書館展覽《荔園》檔案冊（含政府新聞處圖片及當期報章）（香港公共圖書館）
1997-04-30 · 九龍西－港島西（西隧） · 日級（運輸署記1997年4月30日通車）。
西區海底隧道通車，是香港第三條過海行車隧道。
The Western Harbour Crossing opens as Hong Kong's third cross-harbour road tunnel.
背景 1997年4月30日，西區海底隧道通車，是香港第三條過海行車隧道。西隧以「建造、營運、移交」模式由私人財團興建，連接西九龍填海區與港島西。它主力紓緩紅磡海底隧道與東區海底隧道的車流，並配合西九龍填海區的發展。
On 30 April 1997 the Western Harbour Crossing opened as Hong Kong's third cross-harbour road tunnel. A private consortium built it under a build-operate-transfer arrangement, linking the West Kowloon reclamation with the western part of Hong Kong Island. By adding a third crossing of Victoria Harbour, it helped relieve traffic on the Cross-Harbour and Eastern Harbour tunnels. Its position on the western side of the harbour gave drivers an alternative to the older crossings and served the developing reclamation area.
記憶錨點 西隧以「建造、營運、移交」模式由私人財團興建，連接西九龍填海區與港島西，紓緩紅隧與東隧車流。
Built by a private consortium under a build-operate-transfer model, the Western Harbour Crossing links the West Kowloon reclamation with western Hong Kong Island, easing pressure on the other cross-harbour tunnels.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 西區海底隧道於1997年4月30日開始通車，屬於香港機場核心計劃所包…（第 541 頁）
來源 運輸署：過海隧道交通及汽車渡輪服務（運輸署）
1997-05 · 青衣（青嶼幹線） · 路政署官方Fact Sheet記「1997年5月」通車，月級（青嶼幹線正式啟用另有開幕日正式啟用）。
青嶼幹線（含青馬大橋）通車，接通大嶼山與市區，為赤鱲角新機場鋪路。
The Lantau Link (including the Tsing Ma Bridge) opens, connecting Lantau to the urban area ahead of the new airport.
背景 青嶼幹線在1997年5月通車，接通大嶼山與市區，為赤鱲角新機場鋪路。幹線由青馬大橋、汲水門橋及馬灣高架道路組成，是連接大嶼山與市區的主要通道。在此之前，往來大嶼山主要靠渡輪，幹線落成後車輛可直接進出。路政署的〈青馬大橋〉Fact Sheet記錄了這次通車，青嶼幹線另有開幕日正式啟用。
The Lantau Link opened in May 1997, connecting Lantau to the urban area ahead of the new airport at Chek Lap Kok. It comprises the Tsing Ma Bridge, the Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Ma Wan viaduct, the main route between Lantau and the city. Before it opened, travel to Lantau relied mainly on ferries; with the link complete, vehicles could drive in and out directly. The Highways Department's Tsing Ma Bridge fact sheet records the opening, with a separate ceremony marking official commissioning.
記憶錨點 青嶼幹線由青馬大橋、汲水門橋及馬灣高架道路組成，是連接大嶼山與市區的主要通道。
The Lantau Link comprises the Tsing Ma Bridge, Kap Shui Mun Bridge and the Ma Wan viaduct, the main route between Lantau and the city.
來源 路政署Fact Sheet：青馬大橋（路政署）
1997-05 · 中西區（太平山） · 月級（香港山頂官方記凌霄閣重建後1997年5月正式開幕）。
1997年5月山頂凌霄閣重建後正式開幕，成為太平山新地標。
The redeveloped Peak Tower officially opens in May 1997, a new Peak landmark and the Peak Tram upper terminus.
背景 1997年5月，重建後的山頂凌霄閣正式開幕，成為太平山的新地標，並作為山頂纜車的終點站。新廈由建築師Terry Farrell設計，以鍋形（拱手）造型見稱，頂部觀景台位處海拔428米，可360度俯瞰維多利亞港。凌霄閣在原址重建，延續山頂自開埠以來作為觀景與旅遊場地的角色。山頂官方資料只記到1997年5月，未記具體日子。
The redeveloped Peak Tower officially opened in May 1997, becoming a new landmark on Victoria Peak and serving as the upper terminus of the Peak Tram. Designed by the architect Terry Farrell, it is known for its wok-shaped, "hands-in-salaam" form, with a viewing terrace at 428 metres above sea level offering 360-degree views over Victoria Harbour. Rebuilt on the site of an earlier tower, it continues the Peak's long-standing role as a viewpoint and tourist destination since the early colonial era. The Peak's official record gives only May 1997.
記憶錨點 由建築師Terry Farrell設計，鍋形／拱手造型；頂部觀景台位處海拔428米，可360度俯瞰維港。
Designed by Sir Terry Farrell, the wok-shaped tower has a viewing terrace at 428 m giving 360-degree harbour views.
來源 香港山頂：《山頂纜車及凌霄閣歷史》（山頂纜車有限公司）
1997-05-22 · 青衣／馬灣（青嶼幹線） · 日級（運輸署記青嶼幹線1997年5月22日通車）。
青馬大橋通車，為青嶼幹線一部分，連接新界西與大嶼山，為全球最長行車鐵路雙用懸索橋之一。
The Tsing Ma Bridge opens as part of the Lantau Link, one of the world's longest dual road-and-rail suspension bridges connecting the New Territories and Lantau.
背景 1997年5月22日，青馬大橋連同青嶼幹線通車，連接新界西與大嶼山，為全球最長的行車鐵路雙用懸索橋之一。大橋上層行車，下層供鐵路及緊急使用，屬青嶼幹線最具標誌性的部分。青嶼幹線的啟用，為往來大嶼山提供了一條跨海通道。
On 22 May 1997 the Tsing Ma Bridge opened as part of the Lantau Link, connecting the western New Territories with Lantau and ranking among the world's longest road-and-rail suspension bridges. The bridge carries road traffic on its upper deck, while the lower deck is used for railway and emergency access. Together with the rest of the Lantau Link, it provided a fixed crossing between the mainland and Lantau. Its dual road-and-rail design made it unusual among the territory's bridges.
記憶錨點 青馬大橋為全球最長的行車鐵路雙用懸索橋之一，上層行車、下層供鐵路及緊急使用。
One of the world's longest road-and-rail suspension bridges, it carries traffic above and rail plus emergency access below.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1997年5月22日，呂健康被押解回香港，接受法律審判。（第 527 頁）、 1997年5月22日，青嶼幹線連同北大嶼山快速公路一同啟用。（第 541 頁）、 1997年5月22日，屬於三號幹線組成部分的青衣段正式開放通車。（第 539 頁）、 一九九七年五月二十二日，特區籌委會於北京召開第九次全體會議，議程持續…（第 541 頁）
來源 路政署Fact Sheet：青馬大橋（路政署）
1997-06 · 灣仔（會議展覽中心） · 月級（貿發局60周年里程碑記會展中心二期擴建1997年完成）。
香港會議展覽中心二期擴建完成，使展覽空間倍增並成為灣仔海旁地標，曾用作回歸典禮場地。
Phase II expansion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre completes, doubling exhibition space and serving as the handover ceremony venue.
背景 香港會議展覽中心二期擴建於1997年6月完成，使展覽空間倍增。二期建於填海而成的人工島上，令會展中心成為灣仔海旁的地標；同年香港回歸典禮亦以此為場地。擴建配合香港作為區域會議展覽及貿易中心的定位，並由香港貿發局參與推動，進一步鞏固灣仔一帶的會展與商業功能。
The Phase II expansion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre was completed in June 1997, doubling its exhibition space. Built on an artificial island created by reclamation, it made the centre a landmark on the Wan Chai waterfront, and the same year the Hong Kong handover ceremony was held there. The expansion supported Hong Kong's role as a regional hub for conferences, exhibitions and trade, advanced with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and strengthened the convention and business functions of the Wan Chai area.
記憶錨點 二期擴建把會展展覽空間倍增，並以人工島填海造地，其後成為回歸慶典場地。
The second phase doubled the exhibition space on reclaimed land and later hosted the handover celebrations.
來源 香港貿發局60周年：里程碑（會展中心）（香港貿易發展局）
1997-06 · 灣仔北（灣仔區） · 月級（會展中心官方概覽記1997年6月擴建完成）。
1997年6月會展中心第二期擴展完成，展覽面積倍增，同年成為主權移交典禮場地。
The HKCEC expansion opens in June 1997, more than doubling function space and hosting the handover ceremony.
背景 1997年6月，香港會議展覽中心第二期擴展工程完成，展覽及會議面積倍增，同年成為香港主權移交典禮的舉行場地。擴建由填海到完工僅約39個月，其40,000平方米的弧形鋁質屋頂塑造出「飛鳥」形象。第一期落成後迅即不敷應用，是次擴建既是對需求的回應，也讓會展中心在1997年成為國際注目的政治與商貿場地。會展官方概覽只記到1997年6月，未記具體日子。
In June 1997 the second phase of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre was completed, more than doubling its function space and hosting Hong Kong's handover ceremony the same year. The expansion was carried out in about 39 months from reclamation to completion, and its 40,000-square-metre curved aluminium roof evokes a bird in flight. Because the first phase had quickly proved too small, the extension both answered growing demand and placed the centre at the heart of a globally watched political and commercial event. The official HKCEC overview records only June 1997.
記憶錨點 由填海到完工僅約39個月，40,000平方米弧形鋁質屋頂塑造「飛鳥」形象。
Completed in about 39 months from reclamation; its 40,000 sqm curved aluminium roof evokes a bird in flight.
來源 香港會議展覽中心：《概覽》（二期）（香港會議展覽中心）
1997-06-30 · 中西區（中環） · 日級（司法機構便覽記終審法院取代倫敦樞密院為香港最高上訴法院）。
香港終審法院成立，取代自1844年起承擔香港終審職能的英國樞密院，成為香港最高上訴法院。
The Court of Final Appeal is established, replacing the British Privy Council as Hong Kong's highest appellate court.
背景 香港終審法院於1997年6月30日成立，取代自1844年起承擔香港終審職能的英國樞密院，成為香港最高上訴法院。法院設於中環炮台里的前法國外方傳道會大樓，由首席法官領導，並於1997年7月1日開始運作。終審權回歸本地，改變了香港司法制度長期由倫敦把關的格局。
The Court of Final Appeal was established on 30 June 1997, replacing the British Privy Council, which had carried Hong Kong's final appeal function since 1844, and becoming the territory's highest appellate court. The court is housed in the former French Mission Building on Battery Path in Central and is led by the Chief Justice; it began operating on 1 July 1997. Bringing the final appeal back to Hong Kong changed a judicial system that had long been decided in London, and it became the top of the court hierarchy within Hong Kong.
記憶錨點 終審法院設於中環炮台里的前法國外方傳道會大樓，由首席法官領導，1997年7月1日開始運作。
Housed in the former French Mission Building on Battery Path in Central and led by the Chief Justice, it began operating on 1 July 1997.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 按照1997年《保護海港條例》所訂，中央海港的範圍劃定如下：東端以紅…（第 558 頁）、 當日深夜十一時四十七分，查理斯致辭時表示，英國按照《中英聯合聲明》的…（第 545 頁）、 當晚九時，中國人民解放軍駐香港部隊共五百零九名先遣人員，乘坐三十九部…（第 545 頁）、 港府於1997年6月30日公佈一條保護海港的條例，訂明在維港「中央海…（第 559 頁）、 江澤民（國家主席）、李鵬（總理），以及查理斯王子與貝理雅首相等人，均…（第 545 頁） 另有 10 條，見 該年志錄
來源 司法機構便覽（香港司法機構）
1997-07 · 灣仔（海旁） · 月級（土木工程拓展署記灣仔填海第I期1997年完成，供會展中心擴建）。
灣仔填海第I期完成，供會議展覽中心擴建所在的人工島填海工程。
Wan Chai reclamation Phase I completes, forming the reclaimed island for the HKCEC extension.
背景 灣仔填海第一期於1997年7月完成，填出人工島，供香港會議展覽中心二期擴建之用。這項工程把海岸線向維多利亞港推進，在灣仔海旁造出新土地，成為會展中心擴建所在。其後第二、三期工程陸續完成，灣仔海旁的地貌與交通網絡因而逐步改變。
Phase I of the Wan Chai reclamation was completed in July 1997, creating an artificial island to accommodate the second-phase extension of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The works pushed the shoreline out into Victoria Harbour, producing new land on the Wan Chai waterfront for the centre's expansion. Later phases were completed in turn, gradually changing the shape of the Wan Chai waterfront and its transport links; the project formed part of a wider harbour reclamation programme in Central and Wan Chai.
記憶錨點 填海造出人工島供會展二期擴建，其後陸續完成第二、三期工程。
The reclamation created an artificial island for the Convention Centre's second phase, with later phases following.
來源 土木工程拓展署：中環及灣仔填海計劃（土木工程拓展署）
1997-07-01
香港成為中華人民共和國特別行政區，《基本法》同日生效，特區政府宣誓就職。
Hong Kong becomes a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; the Basic Law takes effect and the SAR Government is sworn in.
背景 1997年7月1日，香港成為中華人民共和國特別行政區，《基本法》同日生效，特區政府宣誓就職。交接儀式於6月30日晚至7月1日凌晨在會展新翼舉行，新界99年租約與整套殖民地安排於當日結束。香港自此在《基本法》框架下實行「一國兩制」，原有制度與生活方式按規定維持不變。
On 1 July 1997 Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China; the Basic Law took effect the same day and the SAR Government was sworn in. The handover ceremony ran from the evening of 30 June into the early hours of 1 July at the new wing of the Convention and Exhibition Centre, ending both the ninety-nine-year New Territories lease and the whole colonial arrangement. Hong Kong has since operated under the Basic Law, with its previous systems and way of life maintained as provided.
記憶錨點 交接儀式於6月30日晚至7月1日凌晨在會展新翼舉行；新界99年租約與整套殖民地式安排於當日結束。
The handover ceremony ran overnight from 30 June to 1 July at the new Convention & Exhibition Centre; the 99-year New Territories lease and the whole colonial arrangement ended that day.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 「健康快車」第一列眼科火車醫院由香港啟程，駛抵安徽阜陽，免費為當地貧…（第 552 頁）、 1997年7月1日，上午10時正，灣仔會展為香港特區成立慶典之場地。（第 551 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立，中國中央政府亦於當天恢復…（第 47 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立。（第 24 頁）、 1997年7月1日當日，香港特別行政區政府於凌晨1時30分宣告成立。（第 75 頁） 另有 48 條，見 該年志錄
來源 香港的法律制度：《基本法》（律政司）
1997-07-01 · 租約條款生效日以1997年7月1日計。
新界99年租約及其他殖民地式安排正式結束。
The 99-year New Territories lease and the rest of the colonial arrangements formally end.
背景 新界99年租約及其他殖民地式安排於1997年7月1日正式結束。新界租借期自1898年7月起計，屆滿後相關安排不再沿用殖民時期制度。回歸後，香港土地屬國家所有，特區政府依法管理，批租與契約制度按《基本法》延續。這一日既是香港回歸的日子，也是這份99年租約到期之時。
The 99-year lease of the New Territories and other colonial arrangements formally ended on 1 July 1997. The New Territories lease had run from July 1898; once it expired, those arrangements ceased to follow colonial-era rules. After the handover, all land in Hong Kong became State property managed lawfully by the SAR Government, with the land lease and deed system continuing under the Basic Law. The date was therefore both the day of Hong Kong's handover and the expiry of that 99-year lease.
記憶錨點 新界租借期由1898年7月1日／1898年4月算起；回歸後土地屬國家所有，特區政府依法管理。
The NT lease ran from 1898; on the handover all land reverted to State ownership, managed lawfully by the SAR Government.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 「健康快車」第一列眼科火車醫院由香港啟程，駛抵安徽阜陽，免費為當地貧…（第 552 頁）、 1997年7月1日，上午10時正，灣仔會展為香港特區成立慶典之場地。（第 551 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立，中國中央政府亦於當天恢復…（第 47 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立。（第 24 頁）、 1997年7月1日當日，香港特別行政區政府於凌晨1時30分宣告成立。（第 75 頁） 另有 48 條，見 該年志錄
來源 香港的法律制度：《基本法》（律政司）
1997-07-01 · 中環（終審法院）
香港特別行政區終審法院根據《基本法》成立，取代英國樞密院成為香港最高上訴法院。
The Court of Final Appeal of the HKSAR is established under the Basic Law, replacing the Privy Council as the highest appellate court.
背景 香港在1997年7月1日回歸，同日根據《基本法》成立香港特別行政區終審法院。終審法院取代英國樞密院司法委員會，成為香港的最高上訴法院，體現《基本法》賦予特區的終審權。此安排在「一國兩制」框架下保留了普通法制度，是香港司法體系的重要轉變。
Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty on 1 July 1997, and on that same day the Court of Final Appeal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was established under the Basic Law. The court replaced the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the territory's highest appellate court, embodying the power of final adjudication granted to the SAR by the Basic Law. This arrangement preserved the common law system within the "one country, two systems" framework and marked a key change in Hong Kong's judiciary.
記憶錨點 終審法院取代英國樞密院司法委員會，成為香港最高上訴法院，體現《基本法》下的終審權。
The Court of Final Appeal replaced the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the highest appellate court, embodying the final adjudication power under the Basic Law.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 「健康快車」第一列眼科火車醫院由香港啟程，駛抵安徽阜陽，免費為當地貧…（第 552 頁）、 1997年7月1日，上午10時正，灣仔會展為香港特區成立慶典之場地。（第 551 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立，中國中央政府亦於當天恢復…（第 47 頁）、 1997年7月1日，香港特別行政區宣告成立。（第 24 頁）、 1997年7月1日當日，香港特別行政區政府於凌晨1時30分宣告成立。（第 75 頁） 另有 48 條，見 該年志錄
來源 香港司法機構《香港便覽：司法》（終審法院）（香港司法機構）
1997-10 · 中西區（中環） · 月級（古物古蹟辦事處記中西區文物徑中區線1997年10月啟用，為香港首條市區文物徑）。
中西區文物徑中區線啟用，串連中環約40項歷史古蹟，為香港首條市區文物徑。
The Central & Western heritage trail (Central section) opens in Oct 1997, linking about 40 historic monuments, the first urban heritage trail in Hong Kong.
背景 中西區文物徑中區線於1997年10月啟用，串連中環約40項歷史古蹟，是香港首條市區文物徑。它以步行路線把散落市區的古蹟連成一體，方便公眾認識中環一帶的歷史。其後陸續增設上環線、西區線及山頂線。文物徑以步行方式串連古蹟，方便遊人沿路參觀。年份以古物古蹟辦事處所記為據。
The Central section of the Central and Western heritage trail opened in October 1997, linking about forty historic monuments in Central and becoming the first urban heritage trail in Hong Kong. By joining scattered sites into one walking route, it made the history of the Central area easier for the public to explore. Heritage trails group historic sites along a set route for visitors. Sheung Wan, Western and Peak sections were added later, and the Antiquities and Monuments Office records its opening date.
記憶錨點 中區線串連中環約40項歷史古蹟，是香港首條市區文物徑；其後陸續增設上環線、西區線及山頂線。
The Central section links about 40 historic sites and was Hong Kong’s first urban heritage trail; Sheung Wan, Western and Peak sections were added later.
來源 古物古蹟辦事處：中西區文物徑（古物古蹟辦事處）
1998 · 油尖旺（尖沙咀） · 年級（康文署記香港歷史博物館1998年遷至現址）。
香港歷史博物館遷至尖沙咀現址，展覽香港歷史與文化。
The Hong Kong Museum of History moves to its current Tsim Sha Tsui site, showcasing Hong Kong's history and culture.
背景 香港歷史博物館於1998年遷至尖沙咀現址，前身是設於九龍公園內的舊館。新館設「香港故事」常設展，以展品和場景重現香港由史前到現代的歷史與文化。遷館之後，博物館成為市民和旅客認識本地歷史的主要場所，亦配合尖沙咀東博物館群的發展。
The Hong Kong Museum of History moved to its current Tsim Sha Tsui site in 1998, succeeding the earlier museum housed in Kowloon Park. The new building presents the "Hong Kong Story" permanent exhibition, using objects and reconstructed scenes to trace the territory's history and culture from prehistoric times to the modern day. The move made the museum a principal place for residents and visitors to learn about local history, and fitted the wider development of the museum cluster in Tsim Sha Tsui East.
記憶錨點 新館位於尖沙咀，設「香港故事」常設展，其前身設於九龍公園內的舊館。
The new Tsim Sha Tsui building presents the Hong Kong Story exhibition, succeeding the earlier museum in Kowloon Park.
來源 康樂及文化事務署：博物館（康樂及文化事務署）
1998 · 中環（中西區） · 年級（旅遊事務署記國際金融中心一期1998年完成）。
1998年國際金融中心一期於中環海傍落成，成為維港地標。
International Finance Centre Tower One in Central is completed in 1998, a Victoria Harbour landmark.
背景 國際金融中心一期於1998年在中環海傍落成，成為維多利亞港沿岸的地標之一。項目位處中環金融街的填海地上蓋，由港鐵及新鴻基等合組的公司發展，是香港填海造地發展商業區的例子之一。同區的二期其後建成，形成今日的國際金融中心建築群。
International Finance Centre Tower One in Central was completed in 1998, becoming a landmark on the Victoria Harbour waterfront. It was built on reclaimed land within the Central financial district and developed by a consortium made up of the MTR and Sun Hung Kai, among others. Tower Two later joined it to form today's International Finance Centre complex. The two towers now dominate part of the Central waterfront and reflect the use of reclamation to create land for major commercial development.
記憶錨點 位處中環金融街填海地上蓋，由港鐵及新鴻基等合組公司發展。
Built on reclamation along the waterfront, developed by a consortium led by the MTR and Sun Hung Kai.
來源 旅遊事務署「幻彩詠香江」：國際金融中心（IFC）資料（旅遊事務署）
1998 · 尖沙咀漆咸道南 · 年級（康文署官方記香港歷史博物館1998年遷至尖沙咀現址）。
1998年香港歷史博物館遷入花費三億九千萬元興建的尖沙咀新館。
The Hong Kong Museum of History moves into its HK$390m Tsim Sha Tsui premises in 1998.
背景 1998年，香港歷史博物館遷入尖沙咀漆咸道南的新館，該館耗資三億九千萬元興建。其前身可追溯至1962年的大會堂美術博物館，1975年與藝術館分拆，其後再遷至現址；新館毗鄰科學館，組成尖沙咀的博物館群。遷館為歷史博物館提供更大的展覽空間，亦令香港得以較有系統地展示本地歷史。康文署只記到1998年，未記具體月份。
In 1998 the Hong Kong Museum of History moved into its new premises on Chatham Road South in Tsim Sha Tsui, built at a cost of HK$390 million. Tracing its roots to the City Hall art museum of 1962 and separated from the Museum of Art in 1975, it now stands beside the Science Museum to form a museum cluster in Tsim Sha Tsui. The move gave the museum far more exhibition space and allowed Hong Kong to present its local history in a more systematic way. Official records give only the year 1998.
記憶錨點 毗鄰科學館組成博物館群；前身1962年大會堂美術博物館、1975年分拆。
It sits beside the Science Museum, forming a museum cluster; it traces its roots to 1962.
來源 康文署：博物館服務（康樂及文化事務署）
1998-04-01
《環境影響評估條例》（第499章）正式生效，規定指定工程項目須進行環評。
The Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499) takes effect, requiring EIA for designated projects.
背景 《環境影響評估條例》（第499章）於1998年4月1日正式生效，規定指定工程項目須進行環境影響評估。條例為香港大規模基建，例如機場及口岸工程等，訂下法定的環評程序，要求項目在施工前評估對環境的影響並提出緩解措施。此舉把環境考量納入工程規劃的制度之中，成為日後大型發展項目審批的重要依據。
The Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499) took effect on 1 April 1998, requiring designated projects to undergo an environmental impact assessment. It set out a statutory EIA process for major infrastructure such as the airport and boundary crossing works, obliging projects to assess environmental impacts and propose mitigation before construction. This brought environmental considerations into the institutional planning of works and became an important basis for approving large development projects.
記憶錨點 條例為香港大規模基建（機場、口岸工程等）訂下環境影響評估的法定程序。
The ordinance sets the statutory EIA process for major infrastructure such as the airport and boundary crossings.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 《環境影響評估條例》於1998年4月1日開始生效。（第 306 頁）、 《環評條例》於1998年4月1日生效。（第 323 頁）、 1998年4月1日，《環評條例》生效，大型土地發展計劃自此須依法進行…（第 298 頁）、 1998年4月1日，香港特別行政區政府設立一個委員會，名為「雙語法律…（第 561 頁）、 一條1997年制定的環境影響評估相關條例，自1998年4月1日起生效…（第 42 頁） 另有 1 條，見 該年志錄
來源 香港法例電子版（第499章）
1998-05 · 荃灣（三號幹線汀九橋／大欖隧道） · 路政署官方Fact Sheet記「1998年5月」通車，月級。
三號幹線汀九橋及大欖隧道通車，為跨越大欖涌嘅吊橋系統。
Ting Kau Bridge and Tai Lam Tunnel (Route 3) open, a cable-stayed bridge system spanning Tuen Mun's Tai Lam Chung.
背景 三號幹線的汀九橋及大欖隧道在1998年5月通車，構成跨越屯門大欖涌的吊橋系統。它們屬三號幹線，是連接新界西北與市區的快速通道。通車後，往來新界西北與九龍、港島的車程可經快速幹道行駛，減輕其他路段的負擔。路政署的〈汀九橋〉Fact Sheet記錄了這次通車。
Ting Kau Bridge and the Tai Lam Tunnel on Route 3 opened in May 1998, forming a cable-stayed bridge system spanning Tai Lam Chung in Tuen Mun. They form part of Route 3, a fast link between the northwest New Territories and the city. After opening, journeys between the northwest New Territories and Kowloon or Hong Kong Island could use an express route, easing the load on other roads. The Highways Department's Ting Kau Bridge fact sheet records the opening.
記憶錨點 汀九橋及大欖隧道屬三號幹線，是連接新界西北與市區的快速通道。
The Ting Kau Bridge and Tai Lam Tunnel form part of Route 3, a fast link between the northwest New Territories and the city.
來源 路政署Fact Sheet：汀九橋（路政署）
1998-07 · 中環（立法會） · 特區第一屆立法會1998年7月成立並選出首任主席范徐麗泰；官方時間線記至月級。
香港特區第一屆立法會成立，范徐麗泰當選首任立法會主席。
The first Legislative Council of the HKSAR is established and Mrs Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai is elected its first President.
背景 香港特別行政區成立後，首屆立法會於1998年7月成立，議員由功能界別及選舉委員會選舉產生，范徐麗泰當選為首任立法會主席。首屆立法會的組成，標誌着特區立法機關在《基本法》框架下正式運作，其後立法會的選舉制度亦隨時間有所調整。官方時間線只記至月級，故以1998年7月標註。
After the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the first Legislative Council was formed in July 1998, with members returned by functional constituencies and an election committee. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai was elected as its first President. The composition of this first council marked the formal operation of the SAR's legislature under the Basic Law, although the electoral system for the council was later adjusted over time. The official timeline records the event only to the month, so it is dated to July 1998.
記憶錨點 首屆立法會由功能界別及選舉委員會選舉產生，范徐麗泰當選為首任主席。
The first Legislative Council was returned by functional constituencies and an election committee, with Rita Fan elected its first President.
來源 香港立法會《立法會簡介》11號便覽（首任主席）（香港立法會）
1998-07-06
赤鱲角新機場啟用，取代啟德機場。
The new airport at Chek Lap Kok opens, replacing Kai Tak Airport.
背景 赤鱲角新機場於1998年7月6日啟用，取代原本位於市區的啟德機場，這項紀錄見於立法會專責委員會報告。啟德機場在最後一天營運後，其伸入九龍灣的市區跑道結束了國際機場的使命。機場由市區遷往赤鱲角，是香港航空及基建發展的一個重大轉折。
The new airport at Chek Lap Kok opened on 6 July 1998, replacing Kai Tak, which stood within the urban area; this is documented in a Legislative Council select committee report. After Kai Tak's final day of operations, its waterfront runway projecting into Kowloon Bay ended its role as an international airport. The move from the city to Chek Lap Kok marked a major turning point in Hong Kong's aviation and infrastructure development.
記憶錨點 啟德機場最後一天營運後，市區舊跑道結束其國際機場使命。
After the final day of operations, the urban waterfront runway ends its role as the international airport.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1998年7月6日，香港國際機場的新設施開始正式運作。（第 381 頁）、 1998年7月6日凌晨零時二分，國泰航空CX251班機由啟德機場啟航…（第 565 頁）、 赤鱲角的香港國際機場在1998年7月6日投入服務，當日啟德機場亦停止…（第 514 頁）、 赤鱲角香港國際機場於1998年7月6日正式投入服務，啟用當天運作即陷…（第 565 頁）、 啟德機場在最後一班客機起飛後正式關閉。（第 565 頁） 另有 1 條，見 該年志錄
來源 立法會專責委員會報告
1998-08-31 · 港島（中華巴士） · 日級（立法會文件記中巴巴士專營權1998年8月31日屆滿）。
中巴巴士專營權屆滿，港島88條路線專營權移交新巴。
China Motor Bus franchise expires on 31 Aug 1998, its 88 Hong Kong Island routes transferred to Citybus network (NWFB).
背景 中巴的巴士專營權於1998年8月31日屆滿，其在港島的88條路線專營權移交新巴。行政會議早於同年3月已批出新世界第一巴士（新巴）該88條路線的專營權，並於9月1日生效。專營權是政府授予營辦商在指定地區營運巴士路線的權利，這次更替也顯示專營權須在屆滿時重新審批。
China Motor Bus's franchise expired on 31 August 1998, and its 88 routes on Hong Kong Island were transferred to New World First Bus (NWFB). Earlier, in March 1998, the Executive Council had granted NWFB the franchise for those 88 routes, effective from 1 September 1998. A franchise is the right granted by the government to an operator to run bus routes in a defined area. The change ended China Motor Bus's long operation on Hong Kong Island and showed that franchises are reviewed when their terms end.
記憶錨點 行政會議早於3月批出新巴（新世界第一巴士）88條路線專營權，9月1日生效。
The Executive Council granted NWFB the 88 routes, effective 1 Sept 1998.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1998年8月31日，中華巴士的專營權屆滿，其88條巴士路線自翌日起…（第 566 頁）
來源 立法會交通事務委員會：中華巴士專營權文件（香港立法會）
1998-09 · 油尖旺區 · 香港歷史博物館新館於1998年9月開放，官方一手記「1998年9月」。
香港歷史博物館新館落成開放，系統保存香港歷史文化記憶。
The new Hong Kong Museum of History opens, systematically preserving Hong Kong's cultural memory.
背景 香港歷史博物館由九龍公園舊址遷至尖沙咀現址，新館以「香港故事」常設展為重點，系統展出香港歷史文物與資料。這次搬遷令場館面積和展覽能力提升，讓原本散落的本地歷史材料得以集中保存和整理，使它成為保存香港歷史文化記憶的主要場館，現由康樂及文化事務署管理。
The Hong Kong Museum of History moved from its old premises in Kowloon Park to its present Tsim Sha Tsui site, where the permanent Hong Kong Story exhibition became its centrepiece, systematically displaying historical artefacts and materials. The move expanded its space and exhibition capacity, letting scattered local historical materials be gathered, preserved and presented together. It thus became the main venue for Hong Kong's historical and cultural memory, now managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
記憶錨點 博物館由九龍公園舊址遷至尖沙咀現址，設「香港故事」常設展，是保存香港歷史的主要場館。
Moving from Kowloon Park to Tsim Sha Tsui, it presents the permanent Hong Kong Story exhibition, the main venue for local history.
來源 康文署：博物館服務（香港歷史博物館1998年遷現址）（康樂及文化事務署）
1998-09 · 月級（1998年9月強積金計劃管理局成立）。
強制性公積金計劃管理局成立，監管強積金制度。
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority is established to regulate the MPF system.
背景 在強積金制度推行前，香港不少在職人士缺乏退休保障，僅部分人享有公務員退休金或職業退休計劃。一九九八年九月，強制性公積金計劃管理局成立，負責監管強積金制度。積金局確保受託人及計劃運作符合法例，為日後涵蓋僱員及自僱人士的退休儲蓄制度提供監管基礎。
Before the MPF system was introduced, many working people in Hong Kong lacked retirement protection, with only some covered by civil service pensions or occupational retirement schemes. In September 1998 the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority was established to regulate the MPF system. It ensures that trustees and schemes comply with the law, providing a supervisory foundation for a retirement savings system intended to cover employees and the self-employed. The authority also oversees the registration of schemes and the conduct of approved trustees.
記憶錨點 積金局負責監管強積金制度，確保受託人及計劃運作符合法例。
The MPFA regulates the MPF system and ensures trustees and schemes comply with the law.
來源 積金局成立20周年（強制性公積金計劃管理局）
1999 · 屯門（嶺南大學） · 嶺南學院1999年獲大學地位並改稱嶺南大學；官方里程碑只記年份，未記精確月日。
嶺南學院取得大學地位，正名為嶺南大學。
Lingnan College acquires university status and is renamed Lingnan University.
背景 嶺南大學的前身是1967年在司徒拔道復校的嶺南學院，校舍其後設於屯門。1999年，學院取得大學地位並正名為嶺南大學。院校升格屬於當時香港專上教育擴展的一部分，其後亦成為受大學教育資助委員會資助的院校。官方里程碑只記錄年份，未載精確月日，故條目以年份標註。
Lingnan University traces its origins to Lingnan College, re-established on Stubbs Road in 1967, and its campus is located in Tuen Mun. In 1999 the college attained university status and was renamed Lingnan University. The upgrade was part of a broader expansion of tertiary education in Hong Kong at the time, and the university later became one of the institutions funded through the University Grants Committee. As the official milestone records only the year, without a precise date, the event is noted here at year level.
記憶錨點 嶺大前身為1967年在司徒拔道復校的嶺南學院，1999年取得大學地位。
Lingnan's forerunner was Lingnan College, re-established on Stubbs Road in 1967; it gained university status in 1999.
來源 嶺南大學：50周年里程碑（1999年大學地位）（嶺南大學）
1999-04 · 香港 · 立法會文件記1999年4月首次設立，並於2005年重新推行擴大規模。
政府於1999年4月首次設立電影發展基金，初期承諾額一億港元，2005年重新推行並擴大規模。
The Government first establishes the Film Development Fund in April 1999 with an initial commitment of HK$100 million, and re-launches it in 2005 on a larger scale.
背景 政府於1999年4月首次設立電影發展基金，初期承諾額一億港元，其後於2005年重新推行並擴大規模。基金為香港電影業提供資助與融資，用以支持製作、人才培育及相關項目，後交予電影發展局及創意香港管理。基金的設立發生在本地電影業面對市場萎縮之際，反映政府以公帑支援電影工業的政策取向，亦是其後電影資助制度的基礎。
The Government first established the Film Development Fund in April 1999 with an initial commitment of HK$100 million, and re-launched it on a larger scale in 2005. The fund provides grants and financing for Hong Kong's film industry, supporting production, talent development and related projects, and was later placed under the Film Development Council and CreateHK. Its establishment came as the local film industry faced a shrinking market, reflecting a policy of using public funds to support the film trade and forming the basis of later film-funding schemes.
記憶錨點 為香港電影業提供資助與融資，後交予電影發展局及創意香港管理。
A government fund financing Hong Kong's film industry, later administered under the Film Development Council and CreateHK.
來源 立法會文件：支援電影業的措施 CB(1)1298/06-07(03)（香港特別行政區立法會）
1999-09-16
颱風約克（York）襲港，天文台掛出十號颶風信號，歷時約11小時，創戰後最長紀錄。
Tropical Cyclone York brings the No.10 Signal, held for about 11 hours — the longest duration since the war.
背景 颱風約克（York）於1999年9月襲港，天文台掛出十號颶風信號，歷時約11小時，是戰後維持最久的十號信號。十號信號代表風力已達颶風程度，約克令全港交通、航班及學校停頓，成為1990年代影響最深的颱風之一。事件亦突顯颱風警告系統在保障市民安全上的作用，天文台把這些風信紀錄收入歷史風信表。
Typhoon York struck Hong Kong in September 1999, prompting the Observatory to hoist the No.10 hurricane signal, which stayed in force for about 11 hours — the longest such period since the war. The No.10 signal means hurricane-force winds; York brought transport, flights and schools to a standstill, making it one of the 1990s' most disruptive storms. The episode underlined the role of the warning system in public safety, and the Observatory recorded these signals in its historical table.
記憶錨點 約克令全港交通、航班及學校停頓，是1990年代影響最深的颱風之一。
York brought the city to a standstill — transport, flights and schools suspended — one of the 1990s’ most disruptive storms.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1999年9月16日，颱風約克襲港期間，橫瀾島錄得最大陣風234公里…（第 297 頁）、 1999年9月16日，颱風約克由上午6時45分開始生效，直至下午5時…（第 628 頁）、 9月16日當天，新界北部水浸特別報告持續生效超過九個小時。（第 716 頁）、 根據紀錄，橫瀾島在1999年9月16日所錄得的絕對最大陣風，其風速為…（第 298 頁）、 颱風約克襲擊香港，天文台發出十號颶風信號達11小時，是二戰後生效最久…（第 574 頁） 另有 2 條，見 該年志錄
來源 天文台歷史風信表
1999-11 · 葵青（葵青區） · 月級（康文署官方場地資料記1999年11月開幕）。
1999年11月葵青劇院開幕，設全港首批康文署黑盒劇場之一。
Kwai Tsing Theatre opens in November 1999, featuring one of the LCSD's first black box theatres.
背景 葵青劇院於1999年11月開幕，服務葵涌、青衣一帶居民，該區長期以工業和公共屋邨為主，表演場地相對缺乏。劇院設演藝廳及黑盒劇場，是康文署首批設有黑盒劇場的場地之一；黑盒劇場以靈活舞台配置見稱，適合小型及實驗性演出，為本地劇團提供更多演出與排練空間，也補足了葵青區的公共文化設施。
Kwai Tsing Theatre opened in November 1999 to serve residents of Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi, an area long dominated by industry and public housing estates with relatively few cultural performance venues. It houses an auditorium and a black box theatre, and was among the first venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to include a black box. With its flexible staging, the black box suits small-scale and experimental productions, giving local theatre companies more space to perform and rehearse and filling a gap in Kwai Tsing's public cultural facilities.
記憶錨點 設演藝廳及黑盒劇場，是葵涌、青衣一帶最主要的文化表演場地，開幕時屬康文署首批設黑盒劇場的場地。
With an auditorium and a black box theatre, it is the principal performance venue for Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi and was among the LCSD’s first venues to include a black box theatre.
來源 康文署：葵青劇院（康樂及文化事務署）
1999-12-04 · 北區（粉嶺龍躍頭） · 日級（古物古蹟辦事處記龍躍頭文物徑1999年12月4日開放，串連鄧族「五圍六村」）。
龍躍頭文物徑開放，串連鄧族「五圍六村」聚落及松嶺鄧公祠等古蹟。
The Lung Yeuk Tau heritage trail opens on 4 Dec 1999, linking the Tang clan's "five walled villages and six hamlets".
背景 龍躍頭文物徑於1999年12月4日開放，串連鄧族「五圍六村」聚落及松嶺鄧公祠等古蹟。它是繼屏山之後香港第二條文物徑，路線串連老圍、麻笏圍、覲龍圍等鄧族圍村及松嶺鄧公祠。以文物徑形式把新界圍村與宗祠一併展示，供公眾認識鄧族在新界的發展。
The Lung Yeuk Tau heritage trail opened on 4 December 1999, linking the Tang clan's "five walled villages and six hamlets" and monuments such as the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall. It was Hong Kong's second heritage trail after Ping Shan, and it connects Tang clan walled villages including Lo Wai, Ma Wat Wai and Kun Lung Wai with the ancestral hall. The Tang were one of the major clans of the New Territories. The trail presents New Territories walled villages and clan halls together for visitors.
記憶錨點 是繼屏山之後香港第二條文物徑，串連老圍、麻笏圍、覲龍圍等鄧族圍村及松嶺鄧公祠。
Hong Kong's second heritage trail after Ping Shan, it links Tang clan walled villages such as Lo Wai and Ma Wat Wai with the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 1999年12月4日，粉嶺龍躍頭文物徑開幕。（第 576 頁）、 龍躍頭文物徑是新界第二條文物徑，全長約2.6公里。（第 576 頁）
來源 古物古蹟辦事處：龍躍頭文物徑（古物古蹟辦事處）
1999-12-30 · 大埔碗窰 · 日級（古物諮詢委員會文件記樊仙宮1999年12月30日列為法定古蹟）。
1999年12月30日大埔碗窰樊仙宮被列為法定古蹟。
The Fan Sin Temple at Wun Yiu in Tai Po is declared a monument on 30 December 1999.
背景 樊仙宮位於大埔碗窰，供奉陶匠祖師樊仙，毗鄰碗窰遺址。碗窰自明代以來是本地陶瓷業的重要窰場，窰工聚居於此，因而建廟祭祀行業祖師，這座廟宇見證了碗窰陶瓷業的歷史。1999年12月30日，樊仙宮獲列為法定古蹟。
The Fan Sin Temple stands at Wun Yiu in Tai Po and is dedicated to Fan Sin, the patron deity of potters. It stands next to the Wun Yiu kiln site. Wun Yiu was an important kiln centre for local ceramics since the Ming dynasty, and potters who settled there built the temple to honour the patron of their trade. The temple therefore records the history of the Wun Yiu ceramics industry. Fan Sin Temple was declared a monument on 30 December 1999.
記憶錨點 祭祀陶匠祖師樊仙，見證碗窰明代起嘅陶瓷業歷史；鄰近碗窰遺址。
Dedicated to the patron god of potters, recording Wun Yiu's ceramics industry since the Ming dynasty.
同日誌錄同一日嘅志錄（同一日發生，唔一定同一件事）： 一九九九年十二月三十日，臨時區域市政局召開其最後一次會議。（第 576 頁）
來源 香港法定古蹟（古物古蹟辦事處）
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