April 21

This is 21st of April. It is day 111 of the year. As of today, there are 254 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

• 1921 – The third election to the Legislative Council of Ceylon took place.
• 1985 – The Puthukkudiyiruppu massacre in Mullaitivu resulted in 30 deaths.
• 1987 – A car bombing at the central bus station in Pettah, Colombo, killed at least 113 people and injured around 200.
• 2008 – The Sri Lanka Army began a significant offensive towards the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line.
• 2010 – The Sri Lanka Freedom Party-led United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) won the parliamentary election, and D. M. Jayaratne was appointed Prime Minister.
• 2019 – On Easter Sunday, known as Sri Lanka Easter bombings, suicide bombings targeted 3 churches, 3 hotels, and other locations in Colombo, Batticaloa, and Negombo, killing at least 270 and injuring over 500.