Sri Lanka on May 26

This is 26th of May. It is day 146 of the year. As of today, there are 219 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

• 1912 – The first group of seven prisoners from Ceylon was transported to the Andaman Islands.
• 1987 – The Sri Lankan Armed Forces initiated Operation Liberation (Vadamarachchi Operation), aiming to recapture Vadamarachchi (Jaffna) from the Tamil Tigers.
• 2001 – A conference of Buddhist organizations, including the National Sangha Council, convened to discuss the potential impact of proposed peace talks and constitutional amendments.
• 2008 – The Dehiwala train bombing resulted in the loss of eight lives.