February 15

This is 15th of February. It is day 46 of the year. As of today, there are 319 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

• 1954 – The Japan-Ceylon radio telephone service was inaugurated by the Minister of Posts and Broadcasting.
• 1959 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with Hungary.
• 1976 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
• 1985 – The Mullaitivu massacre resulted in the deaths of 58 people.
• 1993 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with Slovakia.
• 2009 – Shelling in Valayanmadam, Mullaitivu, led to the deaths of 62 people.
• 2021 – The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Sri Lanka exceeded 400.

International observance

• Singles Awareness Day