Sri Lanka on June 26

This is 26th of June. It is day 177 of the year. As of today, there are 188 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

• 1998 – A Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-24 helicopter was shot down south of Vavuniya, killing four crew members.
• 2006 – A Black Tiger suicide bomber assassinated Sri Lanka’s third highest-ranking army officer and Deputy Chief of Staff General.
• 2015 – The 14th Parliament of Sri Lanka concluded its term after 5 years, 2 months, and 4 days.
• 2019 – President Maithripala Sirisena signed death warrants with execution dates for four convicts with drug-related offenses, marking the first executions ordered in 43 years.

International observances

• International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
• International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
• World Refrigeration Day