Friday, 11th December 2009 in Stockholm
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On Friday, 11th December 2009, Stockholm experienced cloudy conditions as the Swedish capital entered the first quarter moon phase. The city, situated on the eastern coast of Sweden where the Mälaren lake meets the Baltic Sea, is built across fourteen islands connected by numerous bridges. Those born on this date fall under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, a fire sign associated with expansion and exploration.
Historical records show that significant legal outcomes have occurred on this calendar date across different decades. In 2024, a high-profile murder case concluded when Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The date also marks events in financial crime history, most notably in 2008 when American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with securities fraud related to a 64.8 billion pound Ponzi scheme, the largest in recorded history.
Further back, the date witnessed pivotal moments in European history. In 1899, the Battle of Magersfontein saw Boer forces defeat British troops attempting to relieve the Siege of Kimberley during the Second Boer War. These diverse historical events underscore the significance this particular date has held across centuries and continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 11th December 2009
Fire teaches that what burns today seeds tomorrow's forest.
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 first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th December
Name Days in Your Language: Art, Arthur, Arthurine, Arturo, Javon, Jevon, Sage
Someone born on this day in 2009 would be 16 years old today — just 5,966 days into life, which is roughly 143,184 hours, 8,591,063 minutes, or 515,463,815 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
- Galina Vishnevskaya, Russian soprano and actress (born 1926) (2012)
- Mendel Weinbach, Polish-Israeli rabbi and scholar (born 1933) (2012)
- Ravi Shankar, Indian-American sitar player and composer (born 1920) (2012)
- John Patrick Foley, American cardinal (born 1935) (2011)
- Dick Hoerner, American football player (born 1922) (2010)
- Bettie Page, American model (born 1923) (2008)
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)