April 04

This is 4th of April. It is day 94 of the year. As of today, there are 271 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

• 1991 – Majestic City, a commercial and shopping complex in Bambalapitiya, Colombo, was opened.
• 2011 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with Montenegro.
• 2013 – The Kalmunai Municipal Council passed a motion calling for action against extremist groups, including the BBS (Bodu Bala Sena).
• 2022 – A new 4-member cabinet was reshuffled and formed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa after the resignation of the previous cabinet due to protests against the government.

International observance

• NATO Day