Sri Lanka on February 18

This is 18th of February. It is day 49 of the year. As of today, there are 316 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable 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

• 1815 – The Kandyan King was captured in a cave near Medamahanuwara and taken to Kandy with the help of rebel chief Ekneligoda Disawe.
• 1870 – The first traction engine arrived in Ceylon.
• 1994 – The Chundikulam massacre in Kilinochchi resulted in the deaths of 10 people.
• 2000 – A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 412 helicopter was shot down over Thenmaradchi, Jaffna, killing two crew members.
• 2009 – Shelling in Ampalavanpokkanai, Idaikdu, and Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu, killed 128 people.