Sri Lanka on June 15

This is 15th of June. It is day 166 of the year. As of today, there are 199 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

• 1846 – The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka released its inaugural journal, the Journal.
• 1956 – The Sinhala Only Bill was passed in the House of Representatives.
• 2006 – Kebithigollewa massacre took place as over 60 civilians were killed in a Claymore mine attack on a bus in Anuradhapura District.
• 2006 – Sri Lanka played in their first Twenty20 International match against England, held at the Rose Bowl, West End, Hampshire.
• 2014 – The anti-Muslim riots in southwestern Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of at least four people and left 80 injured.

International observance

• Global Wind Day