On This Day in Sri Lanka

January 22

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This is 22nd of January. It is day 22 of the year. As of today, there are 343 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

  • 1857 – A special meeting of the Legislative Council was held to pass the Railway Supplemental Agreement.
  • 1960 – Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations with Brazil.
  • 1996 – A Mi-17-1V helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force was shot down by the LTTE, killing 34 people.
  • 2009 – Shelling in Moonkilaru, Thevipuram, and Udayarkattu areas of Mullaitivu resulted in the deaths of 40 people.

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