August 23rd, 1839
The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares to war with Qing China. The ensuing 3-year conflict will later be known as the First Opium War. event on August 23, 1839. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 23, 1839
| August 23rd, 1839 | Event | The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares to war with Qing China. The ensuing 3-year conflict will later be known as the First Opium War. |
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