Saturday, 13th August 1977 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Left-Handers 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 drizzly with temperatures between 12°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Leo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 13th August in London, GB.
On 13 August 1977, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city proceeded through summer under a waxing gibbous moon. The Leo zodiac sign was active during this period in the astronomical calendar. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, has served as the political and cultural centre of the nation for nearly two millennia, with its influence extending across global finance, media and the arts.
Historical events have marked this date across centuries. On 13 August 1940, the German Luftwaffe launched Adlertag, a major air operation designed to destroy the British Royal Air Force and pave the way for invasion of the United Kingdom. The operation ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, indefinitely postponing German plans for invasion and proving a significant turning point in World War II. More recently, on 13 August 2010, the MV Sun Sea was boarded by Canadian authorities in British Columbia, leading to the detention of 492 Sri Lankan Tamil refugee claimants who had been aboard the vessel.
Notable births on this date include Opha May Johnson, who on 13 August 1918 became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps, breaking gender barriers in military service. Her enlistment represented a significant moment in the history of women in the armed forces. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and location, making it a resource for historical research and reference.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 13th August 1977
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Fortune of the Day
13th August in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on August 13th combine Leo's natural confidence with Jupiterian wisdom and expansive thinking. They are natural leaders who blend generosity with intellectual depth, inspiring those around them through authenticity and vision.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in creativity, charisma, and strategic thinking. However, they can overestimate their abilities and grow impatient when success doesn't materialize quickly or their vision goes unrecognized.
Love These Leos seek partners who share their passion and support their ambitions. They love generously and dramatically, yet need genuine admiration and space for personal growth and exploration.
Caree & Finance August 13th natives thrive in creative or leadership roles where they can manifest their vision. Jupiter's influence encourages entrepreneurial thinking and magnanimous resource management with long-term perspective.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular movement and creative outlets for stress relief. They should guard against overexertion and maintain balance between ambitious pursuits and proper rest.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Fire).
Fun Facts About 13th August
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Someone born on this day in 1977 would be 48 years old today — just 17,779 days into life, which is roughly 426,718 hours, 25,603,106 minutes, or 1,536,186,378 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 225. day of the year.
There are 140 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 32 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 13th August
- Román Colón, Dominican baseball player (1979)
- Corey Patterson, American baseball player (1979)
- Taizō Sugimura, Japanese politician (1979)
- Dwight Smith, American football player (1978)
- Michael Klim, Polish-Australian swimmer (1977)
- Kenyan Weaks, American basketball player and coach (1977)
- Geno Carlisle, American basketball player (1976)
- Nicolás Lapentti, Ecuadorian tennis player (1976)
- Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistani cricketer (1975)
- Marty Turco, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (1975)
Lives Remembered on 13th August
- Andrew Dasburg, American painter and sculptor (born 1887) (1979)
- Lonnie Mayne, American wrestler (born 1944) (1978)
- Murilo Mendes, Brazilian poet and telegrapher (born 1901) (1975)
- Ida McNeil, American broadcaster and designer of the flag of South Dakota (born 1888) (1974)
- W. O. Bentley, English race car driver and engineer, founded Bentley Motors Limited (born 1888) (1971)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 13th August
- Christian feast day: Benedetto Sinigardi
- Christian feast day: Benildus Romançon
- Christian feast day: Centola and Helen
- Christian feast day: Cassian of Imola
- Christian feast day: Clara Maass (Lutheran Church)
- Christian feast day: Fachtna of Rosscarbery
- Christian feast day: Florence Nightingale, Octavia Hill (Lutheran Church)
- Christian feast day: Herulph
- Christian feast day: Hippolytus of Rome
- Christian feast day: Jeremy Taylor (Anglican Communion)
- Christian feast day: John Berchmans (before 1970)
- Christian feast day: Junian of Mairé
- Christian feast day: Blessed Marco d'Aviano
- Christian feast day: Maximus the Confessor
- Christian feast day: Nerses Glaietsi (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Pope Pontian
- Christian feast day: Radegunde
- Christian feast day: Wigbert
- Christian feast day: August 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Central African Republic from France in 1960.
- International Lefthanders Day (International)
- Women's Day, commemorates the enaction of Tunisian Code of Personal Status in 1956. (Tunisia)
- World Organ Donation Day
What Happened on 13th August?
- Israel–United Arab Emirates relations are formally established. (2020)
- At least 76 people are killed and 212 others are wounded in a truck bombing in Baghdad, Iraq. (2015)
- A Cessna Citation Excel crashes in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil killing all seven people aboard, including Brazilian Socialist Party presidential candidate Eduardo Campos. (2014)
- Russo-Georgian War: Russian units occupy the Georgian city of Gori. (2008)
- One hundred fifty-six Congolese Tutsi refugees are massacred at the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi. (2004)
- A mainland Chinese fishing boat Min Ping Yu No. 5202 is hit by a Taiwanese naval vessel and sinks in a repatriation operation of mainland Chinese immigrants, resulting in 21 deaths. This is the second tragedy less than a month after Min Ping Yu No. 5540 incident. (1990)
- One hundred fifty Palestinians in Beirut are killed in a terrorist attack during the second phase of the Lebanese Civil War. (1978)
- Members of the British National Front (NF) clash with anti-NF demonstrators in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 arrests and at least 111 injuries. (1977)
- Aviaco Flight 118 crashes on approach to A Coruña Airport in A Coruña, Spain, killing all 85 people on the plane and one other one the ground. (1973)
- The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker-tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. (1969)