December 15

This is 15th of December. It is day 349 of the year. As of today, there are 16 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

• 1799 – Sri Lanka’s first English-language religious school, attended entirely by locals, was opened in Colombo.
• 1984 – The Kokkilai massacres in Mullaitivu district resulted in the deaths of 131 people.
• 2018 – Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as Prime Minister following a constitutional crisis.
• 2020 – A Sri Lankan Air Force PT-6 trainer aircraft crashed during a solo training flight, and the pilot died from injuries sustained in the crash.
• 2021 – Sri Lanka’s traditional craftsmanship of Dumbara Weaving (Dumbara Ratā Kalāla) was recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Cultural Heritage.