Wednesday, 11th December 2013 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Mountain Day. Explore 64 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings sunny with temperatures between -3°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter 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 Paris, FR.
Paris, the capital of France, is situated along the Seine river and serves as the country's cultural and economic centre. The city's architecture reflects centuries of development, ranging from medieval structures to contemporary designs.
On 11th December across history, significant legal proceedings have shaped public consciousness. In 2024, Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of the murder of Sara Sharif and received life sentences, drawing widespread media attention to child safeguarding failures. Sixteen years earlier, in 2008, American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with securities fraud in a 64.8 billion dollar Ponzi scheme, the largest in history at that time. The scale of Madoff's fraud fundamentally altered regulatory frameworks governing financial markets and investor protection globally.
On this date in 1972, the Apollo 17 mission marked humanity's final lunar landing, concluding the era of moon exploration that had captivated the world for a decade. The mission represented the culmination of decades of scientific and engineering achievement, with astronauts collecting samples and conducting experiments on the lunar surface.
For 11th December 2013, conditions in Paris were sunny. The moon was in its last quarter phase, and the astrological sign was Sagittarius. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on any given day, historical events, and notable births and deaths for specific dates and locations worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 11th December 2013
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 last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Water).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 2013 would be 12 years old today — just 4,505 days into life, which is roughly 108,120 hours, 6,487,220 minutes, or 389,233,214 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
- Abish Kekilbayev, Kazakh academic and politician (born 1939) (2015)
- H. Arnold Steinberg, Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and academic (born 1933) (2015)
- Hema Upadhyay, Indian painter and sculptor (born 1972) (2015)
- John "Hot Rod" Williams, American basketball player (born 1962) (2015)
- Ken Woolley, Australian architect (born 1933) (2015)
- Hans Wallat, German conductor and director (born 1929) (2014)
- Nadir Afonso, Portuguese painter and architect (born 1920) (2013)
- Barbara Branden, Canadian-American author and academic (born 1929) (2013)
- Javier Jáuregui (boxer), Mexican boxer (born 1973) (2013)
- Sheikh Mussa Shariefi, Indian philosopher and scholar (born 1942) (2013)
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?
- 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)