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Sri Lanka On This Day

This is 14th of August. It is day 226 of the year. As of today, there are 139 days left until the end of the year. The island nation, with its cultural heritage and pivotal role in global history, has witnessed numerous defining moments throughout the centuries. From ancient kingdoms and colonial rule to modern independence and national transformation, the country's history is a tapestry of triumphs, struggles, and remarkable achievements. 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

  • 1950 – Construction of the Kandy Clock Tower began.
  • 1961 – Dawasa, a Sinhala newspaper, was published by M. D. Gunasena & Company.
  • 1985 – Seven villagers were killed in Aranthalawa Village, Ampara.
  • 1988 – Hikkaduwa National Park was designated a wildlife sanctuary and later upgraded to a nature reserve with an expanded area.
  • 1990 – The Oddusuddan bombing in Mullaitivu killed 23 people, and 15 people were killed in Koraveli, Batticaloa.
  • 2006 – A convoy carrying the Pakistani ambassador to Sri Lanka was attacked by a claymore mine hidden in an auto rickshaw, killing seven people (including four Army commandos) and injuring seventeen in Colombo.
  • 2006 – The Chencholai bombing by the Sri Lankan Air Force killed 61 schoolgirls and wounded over 155 others.

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