January 06

This is 6th of January. It is day 6 of the year. As of today, there are 359 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

• 1985 – The Vankalai Church massacre resulted in the deaths of 23 people.
• 2003 – Peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE began at the Rose Garden Hotel in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, lasting three days.
• 2007 – Bomb attacks on a bus in Hikkaduwa, Galle District, killed 15 people.