February 17

This is 17th of February. It is day 48 of the year. As of today, there are 317 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

• 1854 – The first meeting of the Planters’ Association was held at the Boarding-house in Kandy.
• 1881 – The General Census was conducted throughout the island.
• 1981 – Sri Lanka established and maintained diplomatic relations with Oman.
• 1982 – Sri Lanka played its first Test Cricket match against England.
• 1993 – The Vannathi Aru massacre in Batticaloa resulted in the deaths of 16 people.
• 2009 – Shelling in Valayanmadam, Mullaitivu, killed 48 people.
• 2009 – Shelling in Ananthapuram, Iranaipalai, Mullivaikkal, and Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu, resulted in the deaths of 17 people.