Sri Lanka on August 6

This is 6th of August. It is day 218 of the year. As of today, there are 147 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

• 1812 – The Ceylon Bible Society was founded in Colombo.
• 1930 – The Veerakesari Newspaper began publication in Colombo.
• 1832 – The Colombo Savings Bank was established in Sri Lanka.
• 1952 – The University of Sri Lanka/Ceylon moved to Peradeniya.
• 1952 – Sri Lanka officially started diplomatic relations with Indonesia.
• 1986 – The Tenth Amendment removed the requirement of a two–thirds majority for a Proclamation under the Public Security Ordinance.
• 1990 – The Thiraikeni Massacre killed 47 people, including women and the elderly, in Amparai District.
• 1991 – Sri Lanka officially started diplomatic relations with Guinea.