December 19

This is 19th of December. It is day 353 of the year. As of today, there are 12 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

• 1871 – The first Catholic clergymen were ordained in Jaffna.
• 1872 – A tax on dogs was imposed.
• 1877 – An outbreak of cholera and smallpox in Delft, Jaffna, caused many deaths.
• 2012 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Grenada.