Sri Lanka on August 24

This is 24th of August. It is day 236 of the year. As of today, there are 129 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

• 1907 – Hugh Clifford (Acting) left office after 44 days, and Henry Edward McCallum became Governor of British Ceylon.
• 1984 – The Ninth Amendment to the constitution, which related to public officers qualifying to contest elections, was amended.
• 1985 – The Vayaloor massacre in Kilinochchi claimed the lives of 40 people.

International observance

• International Strange Music Day