1999 in Macau explained

Events from the year 1999 in Macau.

Incumbents

• Governor (Portugal): Vasco Joaquim Rocha Vieira
• Chief Executive (People's Republic of China): Edmund Ho
• President of the Legislative Assembly (People's Republic of China): Susana Chou

Events

March

• 19 March - The opening of Macau Museum of Art in Sé.

December

• 5 December - The opening of Taipa Houses–Museum in Taipa.
• 11 December - The opening of Fire Services Museum in Santo António.
• 20 December
  • Transfer of sovereignty over Macau from Portugal to China.^[1]
  • The Macau Basic Law took effect.
  • The establishment of Monetary Authority of Macao.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Insight - Disenchantment in the air. MACAU DAILY TIMES.
2. Web site: AMCM History. amcm.gov.mo. 2015-10-04. https://archive.today/20121219202905/http://www.amcm.gov.mo/history/History.htm. 2012-12-19. dead.