November 24

This is 24th of November. It is day 329 of the year. As of today, there are 37 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

• 1865 – The Municipal Councils of Colombo and Kandy were established in Sri Lanka.
• 1995 – Two LTTE female suicide bombers attacked the Sri Lanka Army Headquarters in Colombo, killing 16 people.
• 2021 – The Kelani Bridge, also known as Golden Gate Kalyani, was opened to the public in Peliyagoda.

International observance

• Evolution Day