Monday, 1st December 2025 in Madrid

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! It's World AIDS Day. Explore 62 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Sagittarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 1st December in Madrid, ES.

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On the first of December, Madrid experiences cloudy conditions as the capital of Spain transitions into the final month of the year. The city, situated on the Meseta Central plateau at approximately 600 metres elevation, serves as the political, economic and cultural centre of Spain. Madrid's location in central Iberia provides it with a continental climate, characterised by cold winters and warm summers, though December brings mild temperatures and frequent overcast skies.

The astrological calendar places this date under Sagittarius, whilst the moon exists in its waning crescent phase. This lunar stage traditionally marks a period of reflection and completion before the new moon arrives. Those born today find themselves under the sign associated with optimism and expansion, characteristics often attributed to late autumn transitions into winter.

Historically, this date has witnessed significant political change and sporting achievements across the globe. In 1991, the Ukrainian referendum passed with over 92 percent support, marking a decisive moment in the country's path towards independence from Soviet rule. More recently, in 2019, Arsenal Women's forward Vivianne Miedema delivered an extraordinary performance, scoring six goals and providing four assists in an 11-1 victory over Bristol City, establishing a new record for goals in a FA Women's Super League match. These moments underscore how December first has served as a turning point in both international relations and contemporary sports history.

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Find out what's happening today in Madrid.

What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 1st December 2025

Cloudy

Sunrise 09:18
Sunset 18:48
Sunshine duration 08:36 hours
Daylight duration 09:30 hours

Maximum temperature 10.1°C
Minimum temperature 0.9°C

Wind speed 10.7km/h from NNE
Precipitation 0mm

A broken tool teaches more than a perfect one.

Fortune of the Day

1st December in the Stars – Star Sign Sagittarius

Today, the zodiac sign Sagittarius celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on December 1st embody classic Sagittarian traits: curious, optimistic, and driven by wanderlust. They think in big patterns and inspire others through infectious enthusiasm and philosophical depth.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in courage, intellectual flexibility, and inspiring presence. The flip side shows impatience, superficiality, and a tendency to avoid commitment when feeling constrained.

Love These natives value freedom and intellectual connection equally in relationships. They need partners who share their adventurous spirit and grant them space for personal growth.

Caree & Finance Careers in education, media, or international trade suit them well. Financially, they benefit from their expansive nature but should curb impulsivity and plan long-term.

Health These personalities thrive with physical activity and mental challenge. They should channel restlessness consciously and ensure adequate rest to prevent burnout.


That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 1st December

Name Days in Your Language: Bianca, Blanca, Blanche, Eli, Ely, Sherwin


Someone born on this day would be just 144 days old today — roughly 3,462 hours, 207,763 minutes, or 12,465,830 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 335. day of the year.


There are 30 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 49 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 1st December

  • Robert Irwin, Australian conservationist and television personality (2003)
  • Carole Monnet, French tennis player (2001)
  • Lloyd Pope, Australian cricketer (1999)
  • Nico Schlotterbeck, German footballer (1999)
  • Sada Williams, Barbadian sprinter (1997)
  • Jung Chae-yeon, South Korean actress and singer (1997)
  • Agnė Čepelytė, Lithuanian tennis player (1995)
  • Jenna Fife, Scottish footballer (1995)
  • James Wilson, English footballer (1995)
  • Seedy Njie, English footballer (1994)

Lives Remembered on 1st December

  • Terry Griffiths, Welsh snooker player and coach (born 1947) (2024)
  • Ian Redpath, Australian cricketer and coach (born 1941) (2024)
  • Sandra Day O'Connor, first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice (1981–2006) (born 1930) (2023)
  • Gaylord Perry, American baseball player and coach (born 1938) (2022)
  • Arnie Robinson, American athlete (born 1948) (2020)
  • Paula Tilbrook, English actress (born 1930) (2019)
  • Vivian Lynn, New Zealand artist (born 1931) (2018)
  • Ken Berry, American actor, dancer, and singer (born 1933) (2018)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 1st December

  • Battle of the Sinop Day (Russia)
  • Christian feast day: Alexander Briant
  • Christian feast day: Ansanus
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Bruna Pellesi
  • Christian feast day: Castritian
  • Christian feast day: Charles de Foucauld
  • Christian feast day: Edmund Campion
  • Christian feast day: Eligius
  • Christian feast day: Evasius
  • Christian feast day: Grwst
  • Christian feast day: Nahum
  • Christian feast day: Nicholas Ferrar (Episcopal Church)
  • Christian feast day: Ralph Sherwin
  • Christian feast day: Ursicinus of Brescia
  • Christian feast day: December 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Damrong Rajanubhab Day (Thailand)
  • First President Day (Kazakhstan)
  • Freedom and Democracy Day (Chad)
  • Great Union Day, celebrates the union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918 (Romania)
  • Military Abolition Day (Costa Rica)
  • National Day (Myanmar)
  • Republic Day (Central African Republic)
  • Restoration of Independence Day (Portugal)
  • Rosa Parks Day (Ohio and Oregon, United States)
  • Self-governance Day or Fullveldisdagurinn (Iceland)
  • Teachers' Day (Panama)
  • World AIDS Day, and its related observances: Day Without Art

What Happened on 1st December?

  • The Arecibo Telescope collapses. (2020)
  • Arsenal Women 11–1 Bristol City Women breaks the record for most goals scored in a FA Women's Super League match, with Vivianne Miedema involved in ten of the eleven Arsenal goals. (2019)
  • The outbreak of coronavirus infection begins in Wuhan. (2019)
  • The Oulu Police informed the public about the first offence of the much larger child sexual exploitation in Oulu, Finland. (2018)
  • The Alma-Ata Metro was opened. (2011)
  • The Treaty of Lisbon entered into force in the European Union. (2009)
  • The law on same-sex marriage comes into force in South Africa, legalizing same-sex marriage for the first time on the African continent. (2006)
  • As a result of the merger of the Perm Oblast and the Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug, a new subject of the Russian Federation, the Perm Krai, was created. (2005)
  • The United Russia political party was founded. (2001)
  • Vicente Fox Quesada is inaugurated as the president of Mexico, marking the first peaceful transfer of executive federal power to an opposing political party following a free and democratic election in Mexico's history. (2000)