November 03

This is 3rd of November. It is day 307 of the year. As of today, there are 58 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

• 1988 – Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries tried to overthrow the Maldivian government, but the Indian military suppressed the rebellion.
• 2002 – Peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE concluded at the Rose Garden Hotel in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
• 2017 – The Sri Lanka fuel crisis began when rumors spread that a fuel shipment from Lanka IOC (Indian Oil Company) had been rejected.

International observance

• International Day for Biosphere Reserves