Wednesday, 10th April 2013 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Homeopathy Day and Siblings Day. Explore 52 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings rainy with temperatures between 1°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 10th April in London, GB.
On 10 April across history, significant events have shaped Europe and beyond. In 1944, during the Holocaust, Slovak Jewish prisoners Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler escaped from Auschwitz, later publishing a report that became one of the earliest and most detailed descriptions of the camp's mass killings. Nearly three decades later, in 1970, Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles amid business disagreements with his bandmates, marking a pivotal moment in music history.
London, where this date is being examined, stands as the capital of the United Kingdom and one of Europe's most significant historical centres. The city has witnessed countless pivotal moments, from political decisions to cultural milestones, and continues to serve as a major global hub for finance, culture and media.
On this Wednesday in April, London experienced rainy weather, conditions typical for the season. Those born around this date fall under the Aries zodiac sign, and the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination. The combination of spring rain and the advancing lunar cycle created atmospheric conditions characteristic of mid-April in the capital.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th April 2013
A door opens inward and outward simultaneously.
Fortune of the Day
10th April in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on April 10 embody the core Aries spirit with an extra dose of restlessness. Numerology 5 amplifies their craving for freedom and change, pushing them toward constant exploration. These individuals are authentic, straightforward, and naturally resistant to playing by conventional rules.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are courage, initiative, and relentless drive—they launch into action without hesitation. However, impatience and impulsivity often lead to rushed decisions. They may overlook important details in their eagerness to move forward.
Love In relationships, these people are fiery and passionate yet impatient. They need partners who respect their independence and match their fast pace. Predictable routines drain their energy; they crave constant stimulation and shared growth.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in entrepreneurial roles and positions requiring quick thinking. Sales, leadership, and innovative ventures suit them well. Financially, impulsivity is their challenge—they spend readily on experiences rather than building reserves.
Health Their restless energy demands physical outlets like team sports or intense training. Stress manifests as headaches or anxiety when outlets are lacking. Regular movement and intentional downtime are crucial for maintaining their well-being.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Water).
Fun Facts About 10th April
Name Days in Your Language: Caley, Callie, Cayla, Cayley, Ezechiel, Ezekiel, Ezequiel, Torey, Tori, Torrance, Torrence, Torrey, Tory
Someone born on this day in 2013 would be 12 years old today — just 4,740 days into life, which is roughly 113,767 hours, 6,826,042 minutes, or 409,562,532 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 100. day of the year.
There are 265 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 15 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th April
- Ismaël Gharbi, French-Spanish footballer (2004)
- Savinho, Brazilian footballer (2004)
- Fidias Panayiotou, Cypriot internet celebrity and politician (2000)
- Claire Wineland, American activist and author (died 2018) (1997)
- Andreas Christensen, Danish footballer (1996)
- Siobhan Hunter, Scottish footballer (1994)
- Jack Buchanan, Australian rugby league player (1992)
- Chaz Mostert, Australian racing driver (1992)
- Daisy Ridley, English actress (1992)
- Ben Amos, English footballer (1990)
Lives Remembered on 10th April
- Howard Marks, Welsh cannabis smuggler, writer, and legalisation campaigner (born 1945) (2016)
- Richie Benaud, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1930) (2015)
- Rose Francine Rogombé, Gabonese lawyer and politician, President of Gabon (born 1942) (2015)
- Peter Walsh, Australian farmer and politician, 6th Australian Minister for Finance (born 1935) (2015)
- Robert Edwards, English physiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1925) (2013)
- Gordon Thomas, English cyclist (born 1921) (2013)
- Raymond Aubrac, French engineer and activist (born 1914) (2012)
- Barbara Buchholz, German theremin player and composer (born 1959) (2012)
- Lili Chookasian, Armenian-American operatic singer (born 1921) (2012)
- Luis Aponte Martínez, Puerto Rican cardinal (born 1922) (2012)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th April
- Christian feast day: Blessed Anthony Neyrot
- Christian feast day: Fulbert of Chartres
- Christian feast day: James, Azadanus and Abdicius
- Christian feast day: Magdalene of Canossa
- Christian feast day: Mikael Agricola (Lutheran)
- Christian feast day: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: William of Ockham (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: William Law (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: April 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of the Builder (Azerbaijan)
- Feast of the Third Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law (Thelema)
- Siblings Day (International observance)
What Happened on 10th April?
- A mass shooting occurs at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky that leaves five victims dead and eight wounded. (2023)
- The Paravur temple accident in which a devastating fire caused by the explosion of firecrackers stored for Vishu, kills more than one hundred people out of the thousands gathered for seventh day of Bhadrakali worship. (2016)
- An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes 39 km west-southwest of Ashkasham, impacting India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Srinagar and Pakistan. (2016)
- Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashes near Smolensk, Russia, killing 96 people, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife, and dozens of other senior officials and dignitaries. (2010)
- President of Fiji Ratu Josefa Iloilo announces the abrogation of the constitution and assumes all governance in the country, creating a constitutional crisis. (2009)
- The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Northern Ireland. (1998)
- Italian ferry MS Moby Prince collides with an oil tanker in dense fog off Livorno, Italy, killing 140. (1991)
- A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola; the first to be documented by satellites. (1991)
- The Ojhri Camp explosion kills or injures more than 1,000 people in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. (1988)
- Imprisoned IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands was elected to Westminster as the MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He died twenty-six days later. (1981)