October 16

This is 16th of October. It is day 289 of the year. As of today, there are 76 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

• 1859 – The Legislative Council passed the Kandy Marriage Act, regulating marriages and outlawing polygamy.
• 1980 – Sirimavo Bandaranaike was expelled from Parliament after a presidential commission found her guilty of abusing her power.
• 1986 – Thirteen people were killed in Kurikattuvan, Jaffna, due to the civil war.
• 2006 – The Digampathaha bombing resulted in the deaths of at least 101 to 112 Navy sailors and injured at least 150 others, occurring between Dambulla and Habarana.
• 2006 – The Supreme Court ruled that the merger of the Northern and Eastern Provinces was null and void, having no legal effect.

International observance

• World Food Day