On This Day in Sri Lanka

January 23

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This is 23rd of January. It is day 23 of the year. As of today, there are 342 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

  • 1877 – The Serendib steamship wrecked near Batticaloa, drowning 2 lascars.
  • 1982 – Rūpavāhinī was created under a government act and later launched on February 14.
  • 1986 – Massacres in Tellipalai, Veemankamam, and Kadduvan villages in Jaffna District claimed 16 lives.
  • 1991 – The Bogamuyaya massacre in Ampara District resulted in 29 deaths.

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