March 30

This is 30th of March. It is day 89 of the year. As of today, there are 276 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

• 1987 – The Kanthan Karunai massacre claimed the lives of 63 detainees from rival Tamil rebel groups opposed to the LTTE.
• 1991 – The Iruthayapuram massacre in Batticaloa resulted in 11 deaths.
• 2009 – The Sri Lankan Army’s northern offensive in Mullaitivu claimed 88 lives.