On This Day in Sri Lanka

November 19

Estimated reading: 1 minute 8 views
This is 19th of November. It is day 324 of the year. As of today, there are 42 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the 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

  • 1664 – Jacob Hustaert completed his term as governor of Dutch Ceylon, succeeded by Adriaen Roothaes.
  • 1862 – The British passenger and cargo ship SS Colombo sank near Minicoy (Maliku), Maldives, while en route to England from Galle, Sri Lanka.
  • 1879 – The South Kalutara Railway was opened.
  • 1903 – Joseph West Ridgeway finished his term as Governor of British Ceylon, and Sir Everard im Thurn took over.
  • 2005 – Mahinda Rajapaksa was elected as president of Sri Lanka.

International observance

  • International Men’s Day
  • Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
  • World Toilet Day

Share this Doc

November 19

Or copy link

CONTENTS