March 01

This is 1st of March. It is day 60 of the year. As of today, there are 305 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

• 1796 – Patrick Alexander Agnew finished his term as the Military Governor of British Ceylon, and James Stuart succeeded him as the new Governor.
• 1867 – St. Mary’s College, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest schools, was founded by Rev. Fr. Domenico Pingulani in Kegalle.
• 1892 – Mahinda College, another of Sri Lanka’s historic schools, was established by the Buddhist Theosophical Society in Galle.

International observance

• Self-injury Awareness Day
• Zero Discrimination Day
• World Seagrass Day