March 06

This is 6th of March. It is day 65 of the year. As of today, there are 300 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

• 1961 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Ghana.
• 1971 – The JVP’s faction, known as the Maoist Youth Front, began protests against the Vietnam War in front of the United States Embassy in Colombo and attacked the Embassy.
• 1984 – The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka was passed, allowing for the appointment of President’s Counsel.
• 1989 – Dingiri Banda Wijetunga became the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
• 2007 – The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission suspended CBE (Communication and Business Equipment) mobile phone services in the north and east on the orders of Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.