Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Revolt Against Sri Lanka Government, April 5, 1971
In Sri Lanka, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna launches a revolt against the United Front government of Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Date: April 5, 1971
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