September 18

This is 18th of September. It is day 262 of the year. As of today, there are 104 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

• 1795 – British forces under Major Fraser captured Batticaloa Fort from the Dutch.
• 1986 – The Batticaloa Munnai Street massacre killed 47 people.
• 1992 – Sri Lankan forces launched Operation Chathuranga (Chess) in the Jaffna peninsula.
• 1999 – The Gonagala massacre in Ampara killed over 50 people.
• 2012 – The ICC World Twenty20, hosted by Sri Lanka, began with the first match at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.

International observance

• World Water Monitoring Day