Sri Lanka on June 24

This is 24th of June. It is day 175 of the year. As of today, there are 190 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

• 1856 – Photography was first introduced in Sri Lanka by James Parting.
• 1803 – During the Kandy Wars, British forces under Major Adam Davie surrendered to the Kandy government.
• 2003 – Pigeon Island, spanning 471.4 hectares, was declared a national park.
• 2004 – Horagolla National Park, previously a wildlife sanctuary, obtained national park status.
• 2020 – Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 patient count reached 2000.