Saturday, 10th December 1960 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's Human Rights Day and Nobel Prize Day. Explore 53 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 snowy with temperatures between 1°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Saturday, 10th December in London, GB.
On 10 December 1960, London lay under snowy conditions as the city moved deeper into winter. The capital of the United Kingdom has long served as a political and cultural centre, hosting some of the world's most significant historical events within its boundaries. Those born on this date fall under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, whilst the moon phase that evening was a waxing crescent, marking a period of growth and new beginnings.
Several significant moments in history share this calendar date. In 1983, Raúl Alfonsín became the first democratically elected president of Argentina to take office after more than seven years of military dictatorship, representing a crucial moment in the nation's return to democratic governance. Further back in the historical record, on 10 December 1942, Edward Raczyński of the Polish government-in-exile issued a note that was the first official report on the Holocaust, documenting the systematic atrocities being perpetrated across occupied Europe during the Second World War.
The video game Doom was released on this date in 1993, establishing itself as a foundational work in the first-person shooter genre that would shape gaming for decades to come. These historical moments, spanning from wartime documentation to post-authoritarian transitions and technological innovation, demonstrate the breadth of significant events that have occurred on this particular day throughout modern history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th December 1960
Fire spreads not through force alone, but through the spaces between fuel.
Fortune of the Day
10th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 10 blend Sagittarius boldness with the rare Master Number 22, granting them visionary depth. They walk between philosophical wisdom and practical creation, driven to understand the world and transform it into something meaningful.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength is converting expansive ideas into concrete achievements. However, ambitious goals can breed impatience and burnout when reality fails to match idealistic expectations, making grounding essential.
Love These natives seek partners who share their intellectual hunger and respect their freedom. They love intensely and authentically, yet require regular space for personal adventure and spiritual growth.
Caree & Finance Teaching, philosophy, entrepreneurship, and spiritual projects suit them well. Their ability to manifest visions makes them valuable leaders whose financial stability follows naturally from their focused drive.
Health They thrive through adventurous physical activities: hiking, travel, martial arts. Mental restlessness can cause sleep issues; meditation and clear work boundaries protect their psychological equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 10th December
Name Days in Your Language: Emely, Emilee, Emilia, Emilie, Emily, Eula, Eulalia, Ula
Someone born on this day in 1960 would be 65 years old today — just 23,864 days into life, which is roughly 572,738 hours, 34,364,298 minutes, or 2,061,857,924 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 345. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 21 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 49 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th December
- Jahangir Khan, Pakistani squash player (1963)
- Rakhat Aliyev, Kazakh politician and diplomat (died 2015) (1962)
- John de Wolf, Dutch footballer and manager (1962)
- Mark McKoy, Canadian hurdler and sprinter (1961)
- Nia Peeples, American singer and actress (1961)
- Kenneth Branagh, British actor director, producer, and screenwriter (1960)
- Kōichi Satō, Japanese actor (1960)
- Mark Aguirre, American basketball player and coach (1959)
- Udi Aloni, American-Israeli director and author (1959)
- Kevin Ash, English journalist and author (died 2013) (1959)
Lives Remembered on 10th December
- K. M. Panikkar, Indian historian and diplomat (born 1894) (1963)
- Adolfo Camarillo, American horse breeder, rancher, and philanthropist (born 1864) (1958)
- Napoleon Zervas, Greek general (born 1891) (1957)
- David Shimoni, Russian-Israeli poet and translator (born 1891) (1956)
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Indian-English scholar and translator (born 1872) (1953)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th December
- Alfred Nobel Day or Nobeldagen (Sweden)
- Christian feast day: Behnam, Sarah, and the Forty Martyrs (Syriac Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Eulalia of Mérida
- Christian feast day: Gregory III
- Christian feast day: Karl Barth (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Polydore Plasden
- Christian feast day: Thomas Merton (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Translation of the Holy House of Loreto
- Christian feast day: December 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Thailand)
- Human Rights Day (International)
What Happened on 10th December?
- A widespread, deadly, and violent tornado outbreak slams the Central, Midwestern, and Southern regions of the United States. Eighty-nine people are killed by the tornadoes, with most of the fatalities occurring in Kentucky, where a single tornado kills 57 people, and injures hundreds of others. Another tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois strikes an Amazon warehouse, killing six workers. (2021)
- The Ostrava hospital attack in the Czech Republic results in eight deaths, including the perpetrator. (2019)
- ISIL is defeated in Iraq. (2017)
- Two explosions outside a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, kill 38 people and injure 166 others. (2016)
- Rojava conflict: The Syrian Democratic Council is established in Dêrik, forming the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria. (2015)
- Palestinian minister Ziad Abu Ein is killed after the suppression of a demonstration by Israeli forces in the village (Turmus'ayya) in Ramallah. (2014)
- Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crashes at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria, killing 108 people. (2005)
- Helen Clark is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, the second woman to hold the post and the first following an election. (1999)
- The new Constitution of South Africa is promulgated by Nelson Mandela. (1996)
- The Israeli army withdraws from Nablus pursuant to the terms of Oslo Accord. (1995)