February 21

This is 21st of February. It is day 52 of the year. As of today, there are 313 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

• 1818 – Martial law was declared in the Kandyan provinces.
• 1957 – The telephone service between Ceylon and Canada was launched by the Minister of Posts, Broadcasting & Information.
• 2009 – Shelling in Ananthapuram, Ampalavanpokkanai, Mattalan, Mullivaikkal, Pokkanai, Iranaipalai, and Valayanmadam in Mullaitivu killed 82 people.
• 2009 – Shelling in the No Fire Zone in Mullaitivu killed 50 people and wounded 130, with casualties continuing until the next day.

International observance

• International Mother Language Day