Sri Lanka on October 18

This is 18th of October. It is day 291 of the year. As of today, there are 74 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

• 1679 – Captain Robert Knox of the British East India Company, who had been imprisoned by the King of Kandy, escaped and reached a place called Arippu in Mannar.
• 1877 – A new Baptist Church, costing Rs. 25,000, was opened in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo.
• 2006 – Fifteen Sea Tigers from the LTTE attacked Galle Harbour and the Sri Lanka Navy base using suicide boats.

International observance

• World Menopause Day