Thursday, 11th December 2025 in Lisbon
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! It's International Mountain Day. Explore 64 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. 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 Lissabon brings drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 15°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 Thursday, 11th December in Lissabon, PT.
On Thursday, 11th December 2025, historical precedent demonstrates how significant events have marked this calendar date across centuries. In 1972, Apollo 17 completed the final crewed Moon landing mission, concluding an era of intensive lunar exploration that had captured global attention. More recently, in 2024, the conviction and life sentences of Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool for the murder of Sara Sharif represented a landmark case that drew substantial media coverage in the United Kingdom.
Lisbon, Portugal's capital city situated along the Tagus estuary, is known for its distinctive architecture, historic neighbourhoods and cultural heritage. The city has served as a major European hub for centuries, influencing trade routes and international relations throughout the continent.
The weather conditions in Lisbon on this date are drizzly, typical of the Atlantic-influenced climate during winter months. Astrologically, those born on 11th December fall under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, whilst the Moon is in its waxing crescent phase, having recently passed the new Moon stage. These atmospheric and celestial conditions create the particular ambience of this Thursday in early December.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 11th December 2025
Growth demands soil poor enough to seek deeper roots.
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 Snake (Wood).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day would be just 121 days old today — roughly 2,927 hours, 175,653 minutes, or 10,539,182 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 345. day of the year.
There are 20 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 50 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th December
- Onyeka Okongwu, American basketball player (2000)
- Matthew Tkachuk, American ice hockey player (1997)
- Hailee Steinfeld, American actress, singer and songwriter (1996)
- Abbi Grant, Scottish footballer (1995)
- Yalitza Aparicio, Mexican actress (1993)
- Tiffany Alvord, American singer-songwriter (1992)
- Malcolm Brogdon, American basketball player (1992)
- Alexa Demie, American actress and singer (1990)
- Kellie Harrington, Irish boxer (1989)
- Tim Southee, New Zealand cricketer (1988)
Lives Remembered on 11th December
- David Bonderman, American billionaire businessman (born 1942) (2024)
- Khalil Haqqani, Afghan politician and warlord (born 1966) (2024)
- Purushottam Upadhyay, Indian musician, singer and composer (born 1934) (2024)
- Andre Braugher, American actor (born 1962) (2023)
- Anne Rice, American author (born 1941) (2021)
- James Flynn, New Zealand intelligence researcher. (born 1934) (2020)
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)