Sri Lanka on October 28

This is 28th of October. It is day 301 of the year. As of today, there are 64 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

• 1974 – The Burn Unit was established in the Lady de Soysa Ward of the National Hospital.
• 1955 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Austria.
• 1968 – Groundbreaking took place for the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour in Cinnamon Gardens.
• 2006 – Peace talks resumed in Geneva between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers.
• 2008 – The LTTE’s Air Tigers conducted an aerial attack on the Kelanitissa Power Station using a Zlín Z 42 single-engine trainer aircraft.

International observance

• International Animation Day