Sri Lanka on July 17

This is 17th of July. It is day 198 of the year. As of today, there are 167 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable 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

• 1880 – A private company was formed to extend the railway southward from Kalutara.
• 1911 – The Jaffna Marriage Special Act was introduced in Jaffna to replace the marriage provisions of Thesavalamai, the traditional law.
• 1954 – Herwald Ramsbotham, 1st Viscount Soulbury, concluded his term as Governor-General of the Dominion of Ceylon, and Sir Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke began his term.
• 1957 – The trolley bus service between the Grandpass and Fort route was inaugurated by the Mayor of Colombo.
• 1986 – The Thanduvan bus massacre resulted in the death of 17 people in Thanduvan, Mullaitivu.

International observances

• International Firgun Day
• World Day for International Justice
• World Emoji Day