February 11

This is 11th of February. It is day 42 of the year. As of today, there are 323 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

• 1931 – Herbert Stanley concluded his term as Governor of British Ceylon, and Bernard Henry Bourdillon (acting) began his service as Governor of British Ceylon.
• 1996 – The Kumarapuram massacre, also known as the Killiveddy massacre, occurred in Trincomalee, resulting in the deaths of 26 people.
• 2009 – During the civil war, shelling in Mattalan, Thevipuram, and Vallipuram in Mullaitivu led to the deaths of 69 people.

International observance

• International Day of Women and Girls in Science