Sri Lanka on May 8

This is 8th of May. It is day 128 of the year. As of today, there are 237 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

• 1942 – Gunners of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery rebel on Horsburgh Island in the Cocos Islands Mutiny during World War II; the mutiny is crushed, leading to the execution of three.
• 1955 – HMCyS Kotiya, a Seaward Defence Boat, was commissioned into service.
• 2006 – Manthuvil massacre in Jaffna claims 8 lives
• 2009 – Valayanmadam makeshift hospital bombing in Mullaitivu results in 4-5 casualties.
• 2009 – Indiscriminate shelling at Mullivaikkal in Mullaitivu leads to the deaths of over 45 people.

International observance(s)

• White Lotus Day (Theosophy)
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day