Sri Lanka on December 6

This is 6th of December. It is day 340 of the year. As of today, there are 25 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

• 1687 – King Rajasinghe II, the seventh king of the Kingdom of Kandy, died, marking the end of his reign.
• 2011 – Horowpathana National Park, the 23rd national park in Sri Lanka, was established in the northeastern region.
• 2021 – The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka surpassed 14,500.