Thursday, 11th December 1958 in London
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On 11 December 1958, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city moved through the waxing gibbous phase of the lunar cycle. Those born on this date fell under the Sagittarius zodiac sign. London, located in south-east England on the River Thames, serves as the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, housing major governmental institutions and serving as a global financial centre.
The date carries historical significance across multiple centuries. In 1886, Arsenal Football Club, originally named Dial Square, played their inaugural match on the Isle of Dogs in east London. More recently, in 1972, Apollo 17 touched down on the Moon, marking the final mission in the Apollo lunar programme and concluding humanity's direct exploration of the lunar surface during that era.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th December 1958
The compass points inward before it points anywhere else.
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 gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 1958 would be 67 years old today — just 24,594 days into life, which is roughly 590,256 hours, 35,415,383 minutes, or 2,124,922,987 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
- Dave King, Irish-American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1961)
- Steve Nicol, Scottish footballer and manager (1961)
- Macky Sall, Senegalese engineer and politician, fourth President of Senegal (1961)
- Marco Pierre White, English chef and mentor (1961)
- Anders Eldebrink, Swedish ice hockey player and coach (1960)
- Chris Hughton, English-born Irish footballer and manager (1958)
- Tom Shadyac, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (1958)
- Nikki Sixx, American bass player, songwriter, and producer (1958)
- Peter Bagge, American author and illustrator (1957)
- Lani Brockman, American actress and director (1956)
Lives Remembered on 11th December
- Jim Bottomley, American baseball player and manager (born 1900) (1959)
- Musidora, French actress, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1889) (1957)
- Sedat Simavi, Turkish journalist and director (born 1896) (1953)
- Mustafa Muğlalı, Turkish general (born 1882) (1951)
- Hijri Dede, Iraqi Turkmen poet and writer (born 1881) (1951)
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)