December 12

This is 12th of December. It is day 346 of the year. As of today, there are 19 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

• 1997 – The Kalutara Prison Riots took place at the high-security prison in Kalutara.
• 2014 – A Sri Lankan Air Force An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Ratmalana Airport, killing the pilot, co-pilot, and crew members.
• 2018 – 117 Members of Parliament supported a motion of confidence in Ranil Wickremesinghe.