October 07

This is 7th of October. It is day 281 of the year. As of today, there are 85 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

• 1874 – The telegraph line to Anuradhapura was opened.
• 2013 – The first democratically elected Chief Minister of the Northern Province was sworn in.
• 2019 – A total of 35 candidates submitted their nominations to the Election Commission.