August 13

This is 13th of August. It is day 226 of the year. As of today, there are 140 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the 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

• 1953 – The 1953 Ceylonese Hartal ended after more than 21 people were killed.
• 1984 – The Mannar massacre claimed the lives of 90 civilians.
• 1990 – 14 people were killed in the 15th Mile Post, Pulmoddai, Weli Oya. 10 people were killed and three others were injured in Awarantalawa village in Vavuniya.
• 2006 – The St. Philip Neri Church attack in Allaipitiya, Jaffna, killed 18 people and injured 54 others due to shelling.
• 2009 – Kiss FM (formerly Kiss 898), a private English radio station of the Voice of Asia Network, was established.
• 2010 – The Thai cargo ship MV Sun Sea arrived in British Columbia, Canada, carrying 492 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, including 380 men, 63 women, and 49 children.

International observance

• International Lefthanders Day
• World Organ Donation Day