Sri Lanka on May 23

This is 23rd of May. It is day 143 of the year. As of today, there are 222 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

• 1638 – King Rajasinha II of Kandy and the Dutch East India Company (VOC) entered into a comprehensive military and trade treaty in Batticaloa.
• 2012 – Hiru TV, a privately owned television channel by Asia Broadcasting Corporation, began airing programs in Sinhala language.

International observance

• World Turtle Day