Sri Lanka on May 6

This is 6th of May. It is day 126 of the year. As of today, there are 239 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable historical footprint of Sri Lanka, let us delve into more On This Day events to uncover fascinating tidbits from the nation's history that covers for 365 days.

Today’s Highlight

• 1751 – The term of Julius Valentyn Stein van Gollenesse as governor of Dutch Ceylon comes to an end, succeeded by Gerard Joan Vreeland.
• 1986 – Colombo’s three-story central telegraph office collapses due to a bomb blast, claiming nine lives and injuring over 140 individuals.
• 1987 – The Constitution of Sri Lanka sees the addition of the Eleventh Amendment, marking a significant legislative update.
• 1995 – In Trincomalee, Pulmoddai massacre, resulting in the loss of five lives.

International observance(s)

• International No Diet Day