Sri Lanka on June 12

This is 12th of June. It is day 163 of the year. As of today, there are 202 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

• 1879 – The first locomotive crossed the Kalu Ganga at Kalutara via the new bridge, marking a significant achievement in Sri Lanka’s railway history.
• 1991 – 152 civilians were massacred in the village of Kokkadichcholai in the Batticaloa district,.
• 1986 – The Seruvila massacre claimed the lives of 21 people in Trincomalee district.
• 2019 – Kochchikade St. Anthony’s Shrine underwent renovation and was opened to the public for the first time since the Easter bombings. The shrine had been severely damaged in the attacks on April 21, 2019.

International observances

• World Day Against Child Labor