October 21

This is 21st of October. It is day 294 of the year. As of today, there are 71 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

• 1872 – Telegraph communication with Australia began, with the first message received in Colombo from Melbourne.
• 1987 – The Jaffna hospital massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of 68 to 70 people and over 50 injuries caused by the Indian Peace Keeping Force.
• 2021 – A 31-year-old mother made history by giving birth to six babies, marking the first recorded case of sextuplets in Sri Lanka.
• 2021 – The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) exceeded 9,800 points for the first time.
• 2022 – The 21st Amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution was passed to reduce some of the President’s executive powers, annulling the 20th Amendment.