April 22

This is 22nd of April. It is day 112 of the year. As of today, there are 253 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

• 1971 – The Soviet Air Force flew cargo planes, bombers, and helicopters to Ceylon, delivering weapons to help suppress the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) insurrection.
• 2000 – The LTTE launched the Second Battle of Elephant Pass, also known as Operation Unceasing Waves III, to capture the Sri Lankan military base at Elephant Pass, which connects the Jaffna Peninsula to the mainland.
• 2004 – The 13th Parliament of Sri Lanka convened for the first time.
• 2008 – The Battle of Jaffna ended, with the Sri Lanka Army losing over 150 soldiers and hundreds more injured.
• 2010 – The 14th Parliament of Sri Lanka met for the first time.

International observance

• Earth Day
• International Mother Earth Day