December Milestones: Concerts, Revolutions, and Mysteries

This month, we look back at some important events that happened in December over the years.

In 1986, a big concert called Hope ’86 took place in Kolkata, featuring famous Bollywood stars.

Also in 1986, a freedom fighter named Bina Das passed away.

In 1925, a group called the All-Bengal Library Association was formed to promote reading.

In 1995, a mysterious arms drop happened in Purulia, which remains unsolved.

Explorers in 1824 named a mountain Mount Disappointment after they couldn’t see the view they expected.

A scientist named Mileva Maric was born in 1875 and made important contributions to science.

In 1989, a big bronze bull sculpture was placed in New York’s Wall Street.

A poet named Henry Derozio died in 1831, and his ideas influenced many people.

In 1992, a young surfer named Kelly Slater became the youngest world champion.

In 2009, a popular movie called Avatar was released, which was very successful and won several awards.