January 14

This is 14th of January. It is day 14 of the year. As of today, there are 351 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

• 1865 – A train accident in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of 36 people.
• 1896 – Chundikuli Girls’ College was established by the Church Mission Society of the Anglican Church.
• 1995 – The government led by Chandrika Kumaratunga began the third phase of talks with the LTTE.
• 2009 – The Sri Lanka Army captured the entire Jaffna peninsula.
• 2015 – Pope Francis canonized Joseph Vaz in an open-air Mass ceremony at Galle Face Green, Colombo.
• 2021 – South Asia’s largest tire factory, the Ferentino Tyre company, opened in Horana.