November 23

This is 23rd of November. It is day 327 of the year. As of today, there are 38 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

• 1875 – Heavy floods washed away a bridge on the NawaLapitiya railway line.
• 1951 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with the Netherlands.
• 1978 – The eastern province of Sri Lanka, especially Batticaloa, suffered greatly from a cyclone, resulting in about 1,000 deaths.
• 2008 – The Sri Lankan Army launched the Battle of Kilinochchi.