March 25

This is 25th of March. It is day 84 of the year. As of today, there are 281 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

• 1802 – The Treaty of Amiens was signed, confirming that Ceylon (Sri Lanka), previously a Dutch territory, remained under British control.
• 1839 – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and one of the leading business chambers in Sri Lanka, was established.
• 1878 – The Little Basses Reef Lighthouse, an active offshore lighthouse at the southern end of Sri Lanka, was completed.
• 1965 – Dudley Senanayake was elected as the Prime Minister of Ceylon for the third time.
• 2009 – Shelling and bombardment in the No Fire Zone in Mullaitivu killed 131 people.

International observance

• International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
• International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
• International Day of the Unborn Child