March 13

This is 13th of March. It is day 72 of the year. As of today, there are 293 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

• 1640 – Willem Jacobszoon Coster was appointed as the first Governor of Dutch Ceylon.
• 1640 – The Siege of Galle ended when Portuguese Fort Santa Cruz de Gale in Galle fell to Dutch-Kandy forces.
• 1865 – The Royal Bank of India began operations in Colombo.
• 2009 – Shelling in Mattalan, Mullivaikkal, and Pokkanai in Mullaitivu killed 52 people.