Sri Lanka on June 5

This is 5th of June. It is day 156 of the year. As of today, there are 209 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

• 1868 – An epidemic fever emerged in the Western Province of Sri Lanka.
• 1974 – Pon Sivakumaran died from cyanide consumption while surrounded by police at Urumbrai (Jaffna), marking the first cyanide-related death in the Sri Lankan Civil War.
• 1979 – The government acquired Independent Television Network (ITN).

International observances

• World Day Against Speciesism
• World Environment Day