Sunday, 10th December 2006 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 drizzly with temperatures between -1°C and 9°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 Sunday, 10th December in London, GB.
On this day, 10 December 2006, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city moved deeper into the winter season. The capital, situated on the River Thames in south-east England, remains the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and serves as the country's political, economic and cultural centre. The weather across the city reflected typical December patterns, with moisture and overcast skies dominating the landscape.
Several significant historical events have marked this date across the decades. In 1983, Raúl Alfonsín became the first democratically elected president of Argentina to take office following more than seven years of military dictatorship, representing a pivotal moment in the nation's political history. Earlier that same year, the video game Doom was released in 1993, establishing itself as a foundational title that would shape the first-person shooter genre for generations to come. These moments underscore how 10 December has witnessed both democratic transitions and cultural milestones that continue to influence contemporary society.
For those observing celestial patterns, 10 December 2006 found the moon in its waxing crescent phase, with the zodiac sign Sagittarius in ascendance. This combination marked a time associated with growth and forward momentum in lunar cycles.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th December 2006
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 Dog (Fire).
Fun Facts About 10th December
Name Days in Your Language: Emely, Emilee, Emilia, Emilie, Emily, Eula, Eulalia, Ula
Someone born on this day in 2006 would be 19 years old today — just 7,063 days into life, which is roughly 169,514 hours, 10,170,857 minutes, or 610,251,471 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 344. day of the year.
There are 21 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 49 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th December
- Jeremie Frimpong, Dutch footballer (2000)
- Reiss Nelson, English footballer (1999)
- Lucia Bronzetti, Italian tennis player (1998)
- Viktoriia Savtsova, Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer (1997)
- Joe Burrow, American football player (1996)
- Kang Daniel, South Korean singer and entrepreneur (1996)
- Tacko Fall, Senegalese basketball player (1995)
- Richard Kennar, Samoan rugby league player (1994)
- Matti Klinga, Finnish footballer (1994)
- Carlos Rodón, American baseball player (1992)
Lives Remembered on 10th December
- Vladimir Teplyakov, Russian soldier and physicist (born 1925) (2009)
- Vitali Hakko, Turkish businessman, founded Vakko (born 1913) (2007)
- Olivia Coolidge, English-American author and educator (born 1908) (2006)
- Augusto Pinochet, Chilean general and dictator, 30th President of Chile (born 1915) (2006)
- Mary Jackson, American actress (born 1910) (2005)
- Eugene McCarthy, American poet, academic, and politician (born 1916) (2005)
- Richard Pryor, American comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1940) (2005)
- Gary Webb, American journalist and author (born 1955) (2004)
- Sean McClory, Irish actor and director (born 1924) (2003)
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)