Saturday, 12th December 2015 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Day of Neutrality and Universal Health Coverage Day. Explore 32 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 drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon 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 Saturday, 12th December in Paris, FR.
On 12 December 2015, Paris experienced drizzly conditions that characterised the winter season in northern France. The city, situated along the Seine in the Île-de-France region, serves as the capital and largest metropolitan area of France, known for its cultural institutions, architecture and historical significance. A full moon illuminated the evening sky, whilst those born under the sign of Sagittarius marked their solar return during this date.
Historical records reveal significant events occurred on this date across different centuries. In 1964, Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of the Republic of Kenya, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's independence. Similarly, the Battle of Nineveh in 627 saw the Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeat the forces of Sasanian emperor Khosrow II near present-day Mosul, an engagement that shaped the balance of power in the ancient Near East.
The vagaries of chance and human endeavour have intersected repeatedly on this calendar date throughout recorded history. From scientific achievements to military conflicts, from political transitions to industrial disasters, the 12th of December holds numerous entries in the historical record. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on any given date and location, alongside detailed accounts of significant events, notable births and deaths, offering users a contextual understanding of how specific days have shaped our world.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 12th December 2015
Winter's scarcity teaches abundance lives in layers, not size.
Fortune of the Day
12th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 12th blend Sagittarius optimism with Mars-driven determination. They are curious, direct, and full of drive—compelled to explore and understand the world. Their energy is infectious and their outlook generous and expansive.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: courage, intellectual sharpness, inspirational power, and persistence. Weaknesses: impatience, impulsiveness, and underestimating risks. They can seem blunt and miss emotional subtlety or nuance.
Love These natives need partners with intellect and independence. They crave passion and adventure but quickly bore of routine. Honesty and shared goals form the foundation of their strongest relationships.
Caree & Finance Ideal careers merge action with ideas: sales, entrepreneurship, sports, or teaching. Financial security grows through focused goals, not hesitation. Their ability to motivate others is invaluable.
Health These individuals thrive with demanding physical activity and mental stimulation. Restlessness can trigger stress; mindfulness and adequate sleep help. Endurance training supports their natural vitality.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Wood).
Fun Facts About 12th December
Name Days in Your Language: Finley, Finn Fiona, Guadalupe, Lupe, Lupita, Mekhi
Someone born on this day in 2015 would be 10 years old today — just 3,773 days into life, which is roughly 90,574 hours, 5,434,477 minutes, or 326,068,644 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 346. day of the year.
There are 19 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 50 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th December
- Michael Olise, French footballer (2001)
- Ed Oliver, American football player (1997)
- Lucas Hedges, American actor (1996)
- Otto Warmbier, American student imprisoned in North Korea (died 2017) (1994)
- Zeli Ismail, English footballer (1993)
- Shohjahon Ergashev, Uzbek professional boxer (1991)
- Joseph Leilua, Australian-Samoan rugby league player (1991)
- Nixon Chepseba, Kenyan runner (1990)
- Dawin, American singer-songwriter (1990)
- Victor Moses, Nigerian footballer (1990)
Lives Remembered on 12th December
- Ed Lee, American politician and attorney, 43rd Mayor of San Francisco (born 1952) (2017)
- Pat DiNizio, American singer and songwriter (born 1955) (2017)
- Shirley Hazzard, Australian-American novelist, short story writer, and essayist (born 1931) (2016)
- Frans Geurtsen, Dutch footballer (born 1942) (2015)
- Evelyn S. Lieberman, American politician, White House Deputy Chief of Staff (born 1944) (2015)
- Norman Bridwell, American author and illustrator, created Clifford the Big Red Dog (born 1928) (2014)
- Ivor Grattan-Guinness, English mathematician, historian, and academic (born 1941) (2014)
- Herb Plews, American baseball player (born 1928) (2014)
- Tom Laughlin, American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist (born 1931) (2013)
- Abdul Quader Molla, Bangladeshi journalist and politician (born 1948) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th December
- Christian feast day: Corentin of Quimper
- Christian feast day: Jane Frances de Chantal
- Christian feast day: Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet
- Christian feast day: Finnian of Clonard
- Christian feast day: Thomas Holland
- Christian feast day: Ida of Nivelles
- Christian feast day: Peter the Aleut
- Christian feast day: Vicelinus
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Christian feast day: December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Russia)
- Day of Neutrality (Turkmenistan)
What Happened on 12th December?
- Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the undisputed World Chess Champion in a tournament held in Singapore, making him the 18th and the youngest champion in chess history. (2024)
- Dutch Formula One racing driver Max Verstappen wins the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, beating seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to become the first Formula One World Champion to come from the Netherlands. (2021)
- The Paris Agreement relating to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is adopted. (2015)
- North Korea successfully launches its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2. (2012)
- Prime Minister of Vietnam Phan Văn Khải announces the decision on upgrading the Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng nature reserve to a national park, providing information on projects for the conservation and development of the park and revised maps. (2001)
- The United States Supreme Court releases its decision in Bush v. Gore. (2000)
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Philippines's main island of Luzon, killing six people, injuring 40, and causing power outages that affected the capital Manila. (1999)
- The Clapham Junction rail crash kills thirty-five and injures hundreds after two collisions of three commuter trains—one of the worst train crashes in the United Kingdom. (1988)
- Arrow Air Flight 1285R, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8, crashes after takeoff in Gander, Newfoundland, killing all 256 people on board, including 236 members of the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division. (1985)
- The 8.2 Mw Tumaco earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 300–600, and generating a large tsunami. (1979)