Sri Lanka on February 20

This is 20th of February. It is day 51 of the year. As of today, there are 314 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

• 2009 – Two Zlin Z-143 light aircraft, loaded with explosives and flown as a suicide mission by the LTTE’s Air Tigers, attacked Colombo. One was shot down by anti-aircraft fire, while the other crashed into a building.
• 2009 – Shelling in Ananthapuram, Iranaipalai, Pokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, and Valayanmadam, Mullaitivu, killed around 92 people.

International observance

• World Day of Social Justice