January 11

This is 11th of January. It is day 11 of the year. As of today, there are 354 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

• 1782 – The British Royal Navy, commanded by Sir Edward Hughes, and the land forces led by Sir Hector Munro, capture the Trincomalee Fort.
• 1873 – The Town Hall in Colombo is officially opened.
• 1961 – Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with the Philippines.