Monday, 11th December 2000 in London
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Monday, 11th December 2000 saw drizzly conditions across London, a sprawling capital city on the Thames that has served as Britain's political and economic centre for nearly two millennia. The weather reflected the typical December climate of the region, with overcast skies and persistent moisture characterising the day. Astrologically, the date fell under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius, whilst the moon was in its waning crescent phase, a period traditionally associated with reflection and closure.
The historical record for this date encompasses significant events spanning centuries. In 1972, Apollo 17 completed humanity's final lunar landing mission, marking the conclusion of the Apollo programme's remarkable achievements in space exploration. The date also marks a notable criminal case from 2008, when American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with operating a 64.8 billion dollar Ponzi scheme, subsequently recognised as the largest financial fraud in history.
European history intersects prominently with this calendar date through the 1920 Irish War of Independence, when British forces burned and looted numerous buildings in Cork following an Irish Republican Army ambush of an Auxiliary patrol. This violent response became emblematic of the escalating tensions during the independence struggle in Ireland.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th December 2000
Winter's arrival whispers: the longest night births the longest clarity.
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 waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 2000 would be 25 years old today — just 9,253 days into life, which is roughly 222,072 hours, 13,324,341 minutes, or 799,460,465 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
- 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)
Lives Remembered on 11th December
- Ahmadou Kourouma, Ivorian author and playwright (born 1927) (2003)
- Mainza Chona, Zambian lawyer and politician, first Prime Minister of Zambia (born 1930) (2001)
- Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah, Pakistani politician and diplomat (born 1915) (2000)
- David Lewis, American actor (born 1916) (2000)
- André Lichnerowicz, French physicist and mathematician (born 1915) (1998)
- Lynn Strait, American singer-songwriter (born 1968) (1998)
- Eddie Chapman, English spy (born 1914) (1997)
- Simon Jeffes, English guitarist and composer (born 1949) (1997)
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?
- China joins the World Trade Organization (WTO). (2001)
- SATA Air Açores Flight 530M crashes into Pico da Esperança on São Jorge Island in the Azores, killing 35. (1999)
- Thai Airways Flight 261 crashes near Surat Thani Airport, killing 101. The pilot flying the Airbus A310-200 is thought to have suffered spatial disorientation. (1998)
- The Kyoto Protocol, an agreement committing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, opens for signature. (1997)
- First Chechen War: Russian president Boris Yeltsin orders Russian troops into Chechnya. (1994)
- A bomb explodes on Philippine Airlines Flight 434, en route from Manila, Philippines, to Tokyo, Japan, killing one. The captain is able to land the plane safely. (1994)
- A block of the Highland Towers condominium complex collapses following a landslide caused by heavy rain and water flowing from a construction site at Ampang district in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 48 of its residents die, including one who died in hospital after being rescued alive, leaving only two survivors. (1993)