On 4/3/1968, a category F4 tornado 32.8 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Fort Campbell-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
Buddhist New Year. The Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days throughout the world. In Theravadin countries (Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos), the new year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries, the new year usually starts on the first full moon day in January, and Tibetan Buddhists generally celebrate it in March. Vesak (Buddha Day)
Fun & Interesting Facts About Sri Lanka. 1  The official name of Sri Lanka is âThe Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lankaâ. 2  Sri Lanka is often known as the âPearl of the Indian Oceanâ. 3  The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. 4  Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 and became a republic in 1972.