December 09

This is 9th of December. It is day 344 of the year. As of today, there are 22 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the 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

• 1816 – Union College, one of the oldest schools in Sri Lanka, was established as the Common Free School by the American Ceylon Mission in Tellippalai, Jaffna.
• 1817 – The Madulla massacre in Moneragala District resulted in the deaths of 22 people at the hands of the British Army.
• 1828 – The Kandy road tunnel was completed.
• 1876 – The first block, weighing 20 tons, of the seaside wall of the Colombo Breakwater was laid using the Titan machine.
• 1950 – The Sri Lanka Navy was formed, originally known as the Royal Ceylon Navy (RCyN).
• 1983 – SLNS Jayesagra, a Jayasagara Class patrol craft, was commissioned.
• 1984 – A massacre of 18 fishermen occurred in Mullaitivu.

International observance

• International Anti-Corruption Day

Local observance

• Navy Day