March 24

This is 24th of March. It is day 83 of the year. As of today, there are 282 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

• 1646 – Jan Thyszoon Payart concluded his service as governor of Dutch Ceylon, and Joan Maetsuyker took over.
• 1883 – A riot broke out at Kotahena between Buddhists and Roman Catholics, involving clubs, stones, and other weapons. The military was called in, resulting in one death and several injuries.
• 1918 – John Anderson’s term as Acting Governor of British Ceylon ended, and Reginald Edward Stubbs began his service.
• 1990 – Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War came to an end as the last ship of the Indian Peace Keeping Force left Sri Lanka, completing the withdrawal.
• 1991 – A bomb exploded at the fish market in Akkaraipattu, killing 9 people and injuring 32.
• 2009 – Shelling and bombardment in the No Fire Zone in Mullaitivu killed 62 people.

International observance

• World Tuberculosis Day
• International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims