October 06

This is 6th of October. It is day 280 of the year. As of today, there are 86 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

• 1642 – The first Dutch Presbyterian clergyman began his ministry in Ceylon.
• 1795 – British troops, led by Colonel Barbutt, captured Mannar from the Dutch.
• 1847 – American evangelist and physician Samuel Fisk Green arrived in Point Pedro.
• 1890 – A shop complex in the “Chinnakadai” market in Jaffna collapsed, resulting in some casualties and many serious injuries.
• 2021 – The total number of fully vaccinated individuals against COVID-19 in Sri Lanka surpassed 12 million.

Local observance

• Teachers’ Day