September 14

This is 14th of September. It is day 258 of the year. As of today, there are 108 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

• 1876 – Moratuwa Prince of Wales’ College, one of the oldest schools in Sri Lanka, was founded.
• 1943 – A 2170-ton Italian warship, Eritrea, surrendered at the Port of Colombo during World War II.
• 1972 – Sri Lanka issued its first National Identity Cards.
• 1989 – The Kandy massacre occurred in several locations in Kandy District, killing about 100-150 people.
• 1999 – Operation Rala Pahara I, conducted by the military, began and ended the next day.
• 2013 – The northern railway line between Omanthai and Kilinochchi was reopened.