Thursday, 11th April 1940 in Munich
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Munich! It's World Parkinson's Day. Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Munich. 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 Munich brings drizzly with temperatures between 0°C and 6°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Thursday, 11th April in Munich, DE.
Munich, located in Bavaria in southeastern Germany, serves as the capital of the state and hosts significant cultural and political institutions. The city lies along the Isar river and has been a major European centre of art, architecture and commerce since the medieval period.
On 11th April across different years, several notable events shaped global history. In 1968, Rudi Dutschke, the most prominent leader of the German student movement, survived an assassination attempt that catalysed the largest protests recorded in Germany at that time. More recently, in 2002, members of the Venezuelan military attempted a coup, detaining President Hugo Chávez and demanding his resignation. These events underscore how this date has witnessed significant political upheaval on multiple continents.
The weather on this day in Munich was drizzly, with the moon in its waning gibbous phase. Those born on 11th April fall under the Aries zodiac sign, characterised by traits traditionally associated with determination and leadership.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Munich on 11th April 1940
Harmony arrives when opposites complement, not merge.
Fortune of the Day
11th April in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 11 April blend Aries drive with radiant Sun influence. They radiate natural vitality and attract others through genuine self-expression. Their directness and pioneering spirit make them inspiring figures in any environment.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, assertiveness, and creative action. Impulsivity and impatience can lead to hasty decisions. Developing patience helps them channel energy more effectively toward lasting results.
Love These natives love intensely and seek partners who match their passion. They bring liveliness to relationships but may seem restless. Partners with their own ambitions earn deep respect and loyalty.
Caree & Finance They thrive in roles requiring initiative and quick decision-making. Entrepreneurial inclinations are strong and natural. Financial impulsiveness needs conscious planning to build sustainable wealth.
Health Their high energy demands regular physical activity. Combat sports or intense training suit them well. Monitoring overexertion and ensuring adequate rest protects long-term vitality.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
Fun Facts About 11th April
Name Days in Your Language: Alger, Algernon, Ari, Ariel, Arielle, Arion, Leo, Leon, Leona, Leonel, Leontine, Lionel
Someone born on this day in 1940 would be 85 years old today — just 31,404 days into life, which is roughly 753,704 hours, 45,222,261 minutes, or 2,713,335,665 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 102. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 264 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 15 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th April
- John Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich, English businessman and politician (1943)
- Harley Race, American wrestler and trainer (died 2019) (1943)
- Anatoly Berezovoy, Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2014) (1942)
- Hattie Gossett, American writer (1942)
- James Underwood, English pathologist and academic (1942)
- Ellen Goodman, American journalist and author (1941)
- Shirley Stelfox, English actress (died 2015) (1941)
- Col Firmin, Australian politician (died 2013) (1940)
- Władysław Komar, Polish shot putter and actor (died 1998) (1940)
- Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, American singer and guitarist (died 2022) (1939)
Lives Remembered on 11th April
- Mike Berry, British singer and actor (born 1942) (2025)
- Park Bo-ram, South Korean singer (born 1994) (2024)
- John Horton Conway, English mathematician (born 1937) (2020)
- J. Geils, American singer and guitarist (born 1946) (2017)
- Mark Wainberg, Canadian researcher and HIV/AIDS activist (born 1945) (2017)
- Jimmy Gunn, American football player (born 1948) (2015)
- Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, Bangladeshi journalist and politician (born 1952) (2015)
- François Maspero, French journalist and author (born 1932) (2015)
- Hanut Singh, Indian general (born 1933) (2015)
- Tekena Tamuno, Nigerian historian and academic (born 1932) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th April
- Christian feast day: Antipas of Pergamum (Greek Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Barsanuphius
- Christian feast day: Elena Guerra
- Christian feast day: Gemma Galgani
- Christian feast day: Blessed George Gervase
- Christian feast day: Godeberta
- Christian feast day: Guthlac of Crowland
- Christian feast day: George Selwyn (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: Stanislaus of Szczepanów
- Christian feast day: April 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Juan Santamaría Day, anniversary of his death in the Second Battle of Rivas. (Costa Rica)
- International Louie Louie Day
- World Parkinson's Day
What Happened on 11th April?
- During the Pazigyi massacre, an airstrike conducted by the Myanmar Air Force kills at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi, Sagaing Region. (2023)
- Twenty year old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota by officer Kimberly Potter, sparking protests in the city, when the officer mistakes her pistol for her taser. (2021)
- An Ilyushin Il-76 which was owned and operated by the Algerian Air Force crashes near Boufarik, Algeria, killing 257. (2018)
- The tour bus of the German football team Borussia Dortmund was attacked with roadside bombs in Dortmund, Germany. Three bombs exploded as the bus ferried the team to the Westfalenstadion for the first leg of their quarter-final against Monaco. (2017)
- A pair of great earthquakes occur in the Wharton Basin west of Sumatra in Indonesia. The maximum Mercalli intensity of this strike-slip doublet earthquake is VII (Very strong). Ten are killed, twelve are injured, and a non-destructive tsunami is observed on the island of Nias. (2012)
- An explosion in the Minsk Metro, Belarus kills 15 people and injures 204 others. (2011)
- Kata Air Transport Flight 007 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Chișinău International Airport, killing eight. (2008)
- Algiers bombings: Two bombings in Algiers kill 33 people and wound a further 222 others. (2007)
- Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium. (2006)
- The Ghriba synagogue bombing by al-Qaeda kills 21 in Tunisia. (2002)