Day to commemorate Madduma Bandara, a child hero
Madduma Bandara, the second son of Ehelepola Maha Adikaram, a child hero in the history of Ceylon, bravely faced death in the great local name of the nation. (1814)
Madduma Bandara, the second son of Ehelepola Maha Adikaram, a child hero in the history of Ceylon, bravely faced death in the great local name of the nation. (1814)
The first commercial bank in Sri Lanka was established by a man named William Thompson under the name Bank of Ceylon.1841
The Poson Poya is the most venerated day for the devout Buddhists of Sri Lanka as it marks the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero carrying the noble teachings of the Buddha.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
The first portrait of Sigiriya Lalanawaka on the outer wall of a mirror wall (479- 497 AD) is believed to have been created during the reign of King Kasyapa.
World Food Safety Day is June 7. The United Nations has declared this day to draw global attention to the health consequences of contaminated food and water.