Sri Lanka’s first millionaire if alive! Is there anyone in Sri Lanka among the first few millionaires in the world? No. There is no one in Sri Lanka even among the first ten thousand. But if Upali Wijewardene were alive today he would most likely be among the top ten millionaires in the world. Somehow …
Sir Donald George Bradman is arguably the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. Donald George Bradman was born on August 27, 1908, in Borrell, New South Wales, Australia. From an early age, Bradman had a keen interest in sports such as cricket, tennis, and football. So he used to throw a golf ball into …
Zambia, part of the African continent, gained independence from Great Britain on October 24, 1964. Kenneth Kounda was elected the first president of independent Zambia. Kaunda, then president of Zambia for 27 years, lost the 1991 election. Kenneth Kaunda, who ruled Zambia for 27 years, died last week. It was reported that Kaunda was admitted …
Child actors are another talented group that made our childhood beautiful. As we grow older, some of the creations they contributed back then will not be easily forgotten today. Many memorable creations, especially from Western cinema, were gifted to our childhood. Even in adulthood we can enjoy them again and again. We still love Emma …
Professor Winnie Vitarana is a simple man dressed in a national costume with a smiling face. Professor Winnie Vitarana was the first Sinhala Professor to make a significant contribution to the Sinhala language, archeology and history of the University of Ruhuna. He is also a well-known player who also captained the cricket team during his …
Queen Elizabeth II went down in history as the world’s longest-serving monarch. Read this post about those who ruled Britain for a long time. Born in 1926 to the then Duchess and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Queen Elizabeth II had another sister, Margaret. The longest reigning …
The date is Saturday, August 11, 2012. The four-yearly Games coincide with the Olympic Games, the grandest event in the sport, and the world. On the evening of August 11, the 80,000 sports fans gathered at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadium in London to hear the voices of all. All these incentives, as well as …
Being an astronaut is a childhood dream of many. Many people have this dream but only a handful can make it come true. And a woman going into space is another special event. When Russian Valentina Tereskova first went into space in 1963, then women also went into space, and Kalpana Chawla was another astronaut …
Bruce Lee, a world – renowned filmmaker, martial artist, film director, and philosopher, was born on November 27, 1940, and died on July 20, 1973. He died about two months later, on May 10, from an accident involving brain damage from a fall. After being taken to hospital with epilepsy and headaches, doctors said he …
Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009) was a black American pop singer. He is a dancer, songwriter and actor. After the death of the late American super rock singer Elves Presley (1935 – 1977), Jackson became the “King of Pop” in the twentieth century. Second to none, he is a world-renowned pop singer with a dance …