November 26

This is 26th of November. It is day 331 of the year. As of today, there are 35 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

• 1702 – Gerrit de Heere completed his term as governor of Dutch Ceylon.
• 2013 – Sri Lanka discontinued the practice of issuing Traveller’s Cheques.
• 2020 – The first season of the Lanka Premier League began at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.

International observance

• World Olive Tree Day