February 13

This is 13th of February. It is day 44 of the year. As of today, there are 321 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

• 1985 – The Kokkilai Offensive, the first direct assault on a Sri Lanka military base by Tamil militants (LTTE), took place at a Sri Lanka Army camp in Mullaitivu District, ending with a secure victory for the Sri Lanka Army.
• 2009 – Shelling in Iranaipalai and at the Puthukkudiyiruppu Hospital in Mullaitivu resulted in the deaths of 23 people.
• 2012 – A Sri Lanka Air Force MiG 27 crashed in the Dummalasuriya area of Puttlam while on a routine training flight.

International observance

• World Radio Day