Tue Dec 03 04:07:12 UTC 2024: ## December 3rd Throughout History: From Colonial Rule to Modern Tragedy
**New Delhi, India** – December 3rd has witnessed a confluence of significant historical events, spanning centuries and continents. From pivotal moments in India’s colonial past to global tragedies and advancements, the day holds a diverse legacy.
According to Saaras News, key events include:
* **1790:** Lord Cornwallis consolidated power, wresting criminal justice authority from the Nawab of Murshidabad and relocating the Sadr Nizamat Adalat court to Kolkata.
* **1796:** Bajirao II became the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, ultimately its last.
* **1824:** The British, reinforced from Madras and Mumbai, intensified their siege of Kittur Fort.
* **1828:** Andrew Jackson was elected the seventh President of the United States.
* **1829:** Lord William Bentinck, Governor-General of India, reportedly banned Sati (the practice of widow immolation). *(Saaras News requests confirmation on this event)*.
* **1984:** The Bhopal gas tragedy resulted in the deaths of at least 3,000 people and thousands more suffering from debilitating injuries.
The 20th and 21st centuries saw further significant events: the launch of the first neon lamp, armistice agreements ending conflict in the Balkans, a maritime disaster claiming over 1,100 lives, the launch of India’s first rocket, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the end of the Cold War declared by Gorbachev and Bush, and the passage of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu merger bill in 2019. The day also marked the deaths of several prominent figures including MDH spice king Dharampal Gulati (2020) and various sports and entertainment personalities.
Saaras News highlights the diverse and impactful events that have shaped the world on December 3rd, emphasizing the importance of remembering these historical milestones.
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