Wednesday, 11th August 2010 in London
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On 11 August 2010, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city continued its ordinary rhythms. The capital of England, situated on the River Thames in south-east England, serves as the political, economic and cultural centre of the United Kingdom. With a population exceeding 8 million, London remains one of Europe's largest metropolitan areas and a major global hub for finance, culture and tourism.
Throughout history, this date has marked significant moments across the globe. In 1979, two Aeroflot passenger jets collided in mid-air near Dniprodzerzhynsk in the Ukrainian SSR, killing all 178 people aboard both aircraft in one of aviation's deadliest accidents. Similarly, the year 1975 saw the Timorese Democratic Union launch a coup in Portuguese Timor, triggering the East Timorese civil war that would reshape the political landscape of Southeast Asia.
On this particular day in August 2010, those observing the heavens would have noticed a full moon illuminating the night sky. The date fell within the zodiac period of Leo, the sign associated with those born between late July and late August. The cloud cover across London, however, would have obscured the celestial display that typically characterises a full moon phase.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th August 2010
Flour becomes bread only through pressure and heat.
Fortune of the Day
11th August in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on 11 August radiate natural authority and charisma, driven by the Sun and Jupiter's expansive energy. They're generous, dramatic, and passionate about their visions. Their optimism and self-assurance make them magnetic in social settings.
Strengths & Weaknesses These Leos blend creative fire with wise perspective—they inspire and lead authentically. Their generosity is admirable, yet impatience and theatrical flair can occasionally overwhelm. Overconfidence may lead to self-overestimation.
Love People born on this day love passionately and seek deep, admiring partnerships. They give attention and affection generously but need equal recognition in return. Their warmth creates profound emotional bonds with partners.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these individuals gravitate toward leadership and creative expression—management, creative industries, or entrepreneurship suit them well. Their natural generosity and expansiveness can create financial carelessness. Structure helps them build lasting wealth.
Health These Leos possess abundant physical energy and thrive with attention-seeking activities—sports, dance, or performance appeal to them. Stress often stems from unmet need for recognition. Regular breaks and relaxation practices support emotional balance.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Metal).
Fun Facts About 11th August
Name Days in Your Language: Laila, Layla, Leila, Leilani, Lela, Lelia, Nayeli
Someone born on this day in 2010 would be 15 years old today — just 5,728 days into life, which is roughly 137,489 hours, 8,249,389 minutes, or 494,963,370 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 223. day of the year.
There are 142 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 32 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th August
- Marvin Harrison Jr., American football player (2002)
- Moyuka Uchijima, Japanese tennis player (2001)
- Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Indonesian badminton player (1999)
- Changbin, South Korean rapper (1999)
- Sarah Clelland, Scottish footballer (1997)
- Brad Binder, South African motorcycle racer (1995)
- Storm Sanders, Australian tennis player (1994)
- Anton Cooper, New Zealand cross-country cyclist (1994)
- Joseph Barbato, French footballer (1994)
- Song I-han, South Korean singer (1994)
Lives Remembered on 11th August
- Raymond Delisle, French cyclist (born 1943) (2013)
- Zafar Futehally, Indian ornithologist and author (born 1919) (2013)
- David Howard, English ballet dancer and educator (born 1937) (2013)
- Red Bastien, American wrestler, trainer, and promoter (born 1931) (2012)
- Michael Dokes, American boxer (born 1958) (2012)
- Lucy Gallardo, Argentinian-Mexican actress and screenwriter (born 1929) (2012)
- James Mourilyan Tanner, British paediatric endocrinologist (born 1920) (2010)
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver, American activist, founded the Special Olympics (born 1921) (2009)
- George Furth, American actor and playwright (born 1932) (2008)
- Dursun Karataş, founding leader of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party–Front (DHKP-C) in Turkey (born 1952) (2008)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th August
- Christian Feast Day: Athracht
- Christian Feast Day: Clare of Assisi
- Christian Feast Day: Gaugericus
- Christian Feast Day: John Henry Newman (Church of England)
- Christian Feast Day: Philomena
- Christian Feast Day: Susanna
- Christian Feast Day: Taurinus of Évreux
- Christian Feast Day: Tiburtius and Chromatius
- Christian Feast Day: August 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Flag Day (Pakistan)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Chad from France in 1960.
- Mountain Day (Japan)
What Happened on 11th August?
- Luna 25 launches from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. (2023)
- At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt. (2017)
- At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. (2012)
- The oil tanker MT Solar 1 sinks off the coast of Guimaras and Negros Islands in the Philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill. (2006)
- NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history. (2003)
- Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. (2003)
- An air rage incident occurs on board Southwest Airlines Flight 1763 when 19-year-old Jonathan Burton attempts to storm the cockpit, but he is subdued by other passengers and dies from his injuries. (2000)
- The Russell Hill subway accident in Toronto kills 3 and injures 30, due to a combination of human error and a safety system design flaw. (1995)
- The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota opens. At the time the largest shopping mall in the United States. (1992)
- Nickelodeon's first line of "Nicktoons" (Doug, Rugrats & Ren & Stimpy) premiere on the channel. (1991)