Sri Lanka on April 10

This is 10th of April. It is day 100 of the year. As of today, there are 265 days left until the end of the year. The island nation, with its cultural heritage and pivotal role in global history, has witnessed numerous defining moments throughout the centuries. From ancient kingdoms and colonial rule to modern independence and national transformation, the country's history is a tapestry of triumphs, struggles, and remarkable achievements. 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

• 1880 – The Inner Harbour Wall of the Colombo Breakwater was completed, reducing its width from 50 feet to 34 feet.
• 1956 – In Ceylon’s parliamentary elections, the ruling United National Party lost to the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP), led by S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike, in a landslide victory.
• 1971 – The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) took control of the Matara District and Ambalangoda city in Galle District, coming close to capturing the rest of the Southern Province.
• 1992 – A bomb exploded in a bus in Maharagama, killing 25 civilians, injuring 33, and also killing a policeman and wounding two army personnel.
• 1998 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with North Macedonia.

International observance

• Siblings Day