December 27

This is 27th of December. It is day 361 of the year. As of today, there are 4 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

• 1663 – Jacob Hustaert became the governor of Dutch Ceylon.
• 1873 – A Relief Fund was established to address distress and famine in the North-Western Province.
• 1915 – Jaffna’s first public library, the “Nakuleswara Library,” was opened in Keerimalai.
• 2014 – The National Railway Museum was established in Kadugannawa, Kandy.