Wednesday, 11th December 1968 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! It's International Mountain Day. Explore 64 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. 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 Berlin brings sunny with temperatures between -8°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 Wednesday, 11th December in Berlin, DE.
On 11th December 1968, Berlin experienced sunny conditions under a waxing crescent moon, with the zodiac positioned in Sagittarius. The German capital, divided between East and West during the Cold War period, served as a symbolic centre of international tensions and political significance. Weather conditions across the city were clear, providing visibility across both sectors of this historically fractured metropolis.
The date marks various significant moments in modern history. In 1972, Apollo 17 landed on the Moon as the final Apollo mission, representing a pinnacle of space exploration achievement. More recently, on the same calendar date in 2006, demonstrations in Cronulla, Sydney escalated into race riots following tensions over violence towards local residents. These events, separated by decades, illustrate how this particular date has witnessed pivotal moments shaping contemporary society and international relations.
The historical record also documents the 1920 Irish War of Independence, when British forces responded to an Irish Republican Army ambush by burning and looting numerous buildings in Cork, marking one of the conflict's darker episodes. Such events underscore the complexity of this date across different regions and time periods, from military actions to modern judicial proceedings and social upheaval.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 11th December 1968
The artisan's hands know what the mind struggles to explain.
Fortune of the Day
11th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on December 11th embody Sagittarius's restless spirit with added drive from Mars influence. These philosophical adventurers constantly explore new horizons while communicating their beliefs directly and candidly. Their infectious optimism is tempered by impatience that sometimes leads to premature action.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, intellectual openness, and the ability to inspire others. Mars sharpens their focus and determination. Weaknesses include restlessness, lack of patience, and a tendency toward impulsivity in conflicts or decisions.
Love These individuals value honest communication and intellectual connection in relationships. They need partners respecting their freedom and sharing their diverse interests. Passion and adventure are essential, though emotional depth requires conscious effort.
Caree & Finance Those born this day thrive in careers offering freedom, variety, and challenge. Travel, education, marketing, and sports suit them perfectly. Financial impulsiveness is a vulnerability; structure and planning help secure long-term prosperity.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and mental stimulation to feel balanced. Nervous tension and sleep issues arise from overstimulation; yoga or meditation help. Consistent nutrition and scheduled rest prevent burnout.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 1968 would be 57 years old today — just 20,941 days into life, which is roughly 502,584 hours, 30,155,058 minutes, or 1,809,303,497 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 346. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 20 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 50 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th December
- Willie McGinest, American football player and sportscaster (1971)
- Victoria Fuller, American model and actress (1970)
- Viswanathan Anand, Indian chess player (1969)
- Stig Inge Bjørnebye, Norwegian footballer and manager (1969)
- Max Martini, American actor, director, and screenwriter (1969)
- Alessandro Melli, Italian footballer and manager (1969)
- Emmanuelle Charpentier, French researcher in microbiology, genetics and biochemistry, and Nobel laureate (1968)
- Fabrizio Ravanelli, Italian footballer and manager (1968)
- Peter Kelamis, Australian voice actor (1967)
- Mo'Nique, American comedian, actress, and producer (1967)
Lives Remembered on 11th December
- Maurice McDonald, American businessman, co-founded McDonald's (born 1902) (1971)
- Richard Sagrits, Estonian painter and author (born 1910) (1968)
- Arthur Hays Sulzberger, American publisher (born 1891) (1968)
- Augusta Fox Bronner, American psychologist, specialist in juvenile psychology (born 1881) (1966)
- Sam Cooke, American singer-songwriter (born 1931) (1964)
- Percy Kilbride, American actor (born 1888) (1964)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th December
- Christian feast day: Cian
- Christian feast day: Daniel the Stylite
- Christian feast day: María de las Maravillas de Jesús
- Christian feast day: Pope Damasus I
- Christian feast day: Sabinus of Piacenza
- Christian feast day: Victoricus, Fuscian, and Gentian
- Christian feast day: December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Establishment of Kurdish Women's Union (Iraqi Kurdistan)
- Indiana Day (United States)
- International Mountain Day
- National Tango Day (Argentina)
- Pampanga Day (Pampanga province, Philippines)
- Republic Day, the day when Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community in 1958. (Burkina Faso)
What Happened on 11th December?
- The Food and Drug Administration issues an Emergency Use Authorization on the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the agency. (2020)
- The results of the 2019 Bougainvillean independence referendum are announced. The results are overwhelmingly one-sided. Over 98% of voters vote for Bougainville's independence. (2019)
- New York City Subway bombing: A pipe bomb partially detonates in the New York City Subway, in the Times Square–42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal. Four people are injured, including the perpetrator. (2017)
- At least 125 people are killed and up to 200 injured in bombings in the Alawite village of Aqrab, Syria. (2012)
- Finnish game developer Rovio Entertainment releases the hit mobile game Angry Birds internationally on iOS. (2009)
- Bernie Madoff is arrested and charged with securities fraud in a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. (2008)
- Insurgency in the Maghreb: Two car bombs explode in Algiers, Algeria, one near the Supreme Constitutional Court and the other near the offices of the United Nations. (2007)
- The International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust is opened in Tehran, Iran, by then-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad; nations such as Israel and the United States express concern. (2006)
- Felipe Calderón, the president of Mexico, launches a military-led offensive to put down the drug cartel violence in the state of Michoacán. This effort is often regarded as the first event in the Mexican drug war. (2006)
- The Buncefield Oil Depot catches fire in Hemel Hempstead, England. (2005)