Mon Dec 02 23:11:14 UTC 2024: ## December 3rd: A Day of Significant Historical Events

**New Delhi, India** – December 3rd has witnessed a multitude of pivotal moments throughout history, impacting both India and the world. From political milestones to scientific advancements and tragic events, this date holds a significant place in the annals of time.

Key events from previous years include:

* **1790:** Lord Cornwallis assumed control of criminal cases in Murshidabad, wresting power from the Nawab.
* **1796:** Bajirao II was appointed Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, becoming its last Peshwa.
* **1828:** Andrew Jackson was elected the seventh President of the United States.
* **1829:** Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, outlawed Sati (widow immolation).
* **1882:** Birth of Nandalal Bose, renowned painter and designer of the original Constitution of India.
* **1884:** Birth of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President.
* **1910:** The world’s first neon lamp, developed by Georges Claude, was showcased at the Paris Motor Show.
* **1912:** An armistice was signed between Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece.
* **1937:** Birth of Vinod Bihari Verma, an eminent Indian linguist.
* **1948:** The Kiangya, a ship carrying Chinese refugees, exploded in the East China Sea, resulting in the death of approximately 1,100 people.
* **1967:** India launched its first rocket, Rohini RH-75, from Thumba.
* **1971:** A state of emergency was declared in India following the outbreak of war with Pakistan.
* **1979:** Death of Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player.
* **1982:** Birth of Mithali Raj, former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team.
* **1984:** The Bhopal gas tragedy claimed at least 3,000 lives and caused severe injuries to thousands more.
* **1989:** Mikhail Gorbachev and George H.W. Bush declared the end of the Cold War.
* **1992:** The United Nations General Assembly designated December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
* **2004:** India and Pakistan agreed to restore rail links between Munabao and Khokhrapar after a 40-year hiatus.
* **2011:** Death of Dev Anand, prominent Bollywood actor.
* **2012:** Typhoon Bopha killed around 475 people in the Philippines.
* **2014:** The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched Hayabusa2 on a six-year mission to collect samples from an asteroid.
* **2022:** A mass power outage affecting 45,000 people for five days following an attack on a Moore County substation triggered an FBI investigation.
* **2023:** Volcanic eruptions at Mount Marapi in West Sumatra, Indonesia, killed 23 and injured 12.

This compilation serves as a reminder of the diverse and significant events that have shaped our world on December 3rd throughout history.

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