April 16

This is 16th of April. It is day 106 of the year. As of today, there are 259 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

• 1968 – To reduce the cost of training officers abroad, the Ceylon Army started officer training at the Army Training Centre (now the Sri Lanka Military Academy) and established the Officer Cadet School, with the first intake enlisted.
• 1973 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Zambia.
• 1985 – The Mannar massacre claimed the lives of 27 people.
• 2009 – Shelling in the No Fire Zone in Iraddaivaikkal, Mullivaikkal, and Pokkanai in Mullaitivu district killed 57 people.

International observance

• World Voice Day