8 December in Hindu history
8 December 1900
Uday Shankar born at Udaipur
The dancer who brings Indian dance to Western stages, partnering Anna Pavlova, is born at Udaipur. He later opens a culture centre at Almora.
8 December 1930
Benoy, Badal and Dinesh storm the Writers’ Building
Three young revolutionaries enter the seat of the Bengal government and shoot Inspector-General Simpson, then fight a gun battle in the corridors. The square outside is now B. B. D. Bagh.