The discovery of 'The Ring' .
Smaug is the major conflict who is slain by Bard.
bilbo becomes a hero in the end.
Bilbo baggins is in the hobbit and the lord of the rings and so is Gandalf. The Shire is also involved. Gollum (smeagol) and the ring are also involved.
Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, Gollum ,Smaug, Bard, Beorn, Thranduil, Elrond, Fili, and Kili.
The Hope Diamond is a gemstone. It is not capable of causing any kind of event, except a transaction that changes its ownership.
smaug dies
a major event is something very big that has happened
A major event is that man walked on the moon. Another major event is that President Kennedy was shot. Another major event was the bombing of Pearl harbor.
I think that Hitler's major event was the killing of the Jews.
A decisive event in the climax of the plot typically brings about a major turning point or climax in the story where the main conflict is confronted and resolved. This event often leads to significant changes for the characters and a resolution to the main storyline.
Tour de France would be a major cycling event
A major event in 500-1800 is the rise of japan.