March 22

This is 22nd of March. It is day 81 of the year. As of today, there are 284 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

• 1952 – D. S. Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Ceylon and known as the ‘Father of the Nation,’ passed away while in office.
• 1965 – Dudley Senanayake’s UNP won 66 seats in the general elections without a majority (76 seats) and formed a coalition government (National Front) with smaller Sinhalese nationalist parties and the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi.
• 2009 – Shelling and bombardment in the No Fire Zone of Mullaitivu killed over 100 people.
• 2021 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Saint Kitts and Nevis.

International observance

• World Water Day