Monday, 11th December 1989 in Paris
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Monday, 11 December 1989 fell on a date marked by significant historical echoes. In 1920, British forces responded to an Irish Republican Army ambush of an Auxiliary patrol by burning and looting numerous buildings in Cork, an act that intensified tensions during the Irish War of Independence. More recently, in 2008, American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with orchestrating a 64.8 billion pound securities fraud in what became history's largest Ponzi scheme, a case that would reshape financial regulation and public trust in markets.
Paris, the capital of France, experienced snowy weather on this date. The city sits on the Seine river in north-central France and serves as a major centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Under a waning crescent moon, those observing the sky would have witnessed only a thin sliver of light, with most of the lunar surface in shadow.
For those born on this date, the zodiac sign is Sagittarius, the archer, a fire sign associated with exploration and philosophical inquiry. The combination of snowy conditions, the waning crescent phase and the Sagittarius influence created a particular atmospheric character for the day. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather patterns on specific dates, historical events, notable births and deaths, and astrological details for any date and location worldwide, making it a resource for understanding the broader context of any calendar day.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 11th December 1989
Prison bars exist only in the spaces between breath and doubt.
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 Snake (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 1989 would be 36 years old today — just 13,271 days into life, which is roughly 318,504 hours, 19,110,261 minutes, or 1,146,615,664 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
- 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)
- Violetta Bock, German politician (1987)
- Clifton Geathers, American football player (1987)
- Alex Russell, Australian actor (1987)
- Miranda Tapsell, Australian actress (1987)
- Roy Hibbert, American basketball player (1986)
Lives Remembered on 11th December
- Robert Q. Lewis, American actor, comedian, game show host/panelist, and television personality (born 1921) (1991)
- Artur Lundkvist, Swedish author and critic (born 1906) (1991)
- Louise Dahl-Wolfe, American photographer (born 1895) (1989)
- G. A. Kulkarni, Indian author and academic (born 1923) (1987)
- Oskar Seidlin, German-American author, poet, and scholar (born 1911) (1984)
- George Waggner, American director, producer and actor (born 1894) (1984)
- Neil Ritchie, Guyanese-English general (born 1897) (1983)
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)