Saturday, 13th December 2025 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 38 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. 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 Lissabon brings drizzly with temperatures between 11°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent 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, 13th December in Lissabon, PT.

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Saturday, 13th December 2025 marks a date with considerable historical significance across Europe and beyond. The Croatian War of Independence saw a pivotal moment on this day in 1991 when the Croatian Army retreated following the failure of Operation Whirlwind, destroying their tanks to prevent capture during the conflict that would reshape the Balkans. Meanwhile, in 1981, Polish Prime Minister Wojciech Jaruzelski declared martial law, a decision that would dominate the political landscape of Eastern Europe during the final decade of communist rule.

Lisbon, Portugal's capital and largest city, sits on the Tagus estuary in southwestern Portugal. The city serves as the country's economic and cultural hub, known for its historic architecture, maritime heritage and strategic location on the Atlantic coast. Today in Lisbon, conditions are drizzly with temperatures appropriate for mid-December. Those born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, which governs this date, possess characteristics traditionally associated with exploration and philosophical inquiry. The moon is currently in its waxing crescent phase, a period when the lunar disc gradually increases in visibility following the new moon.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 13th December 2025

Drizzle

Sunrise 08:46
Sunset 18:15
Sunshine duration 09:00 hours
Daylight duration 09:29 hours

Maximum temperature 17.3°C
Minimum temperature 11.8°C

Wind speed 20.2km/h from NE
Precipitation 1mm

Embers need no flame – only consistency and oxygen.

Fortune of the Day

13th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on December 13th blend Sagittarius optimism with Martian drive and courage. They're fearless thinkers who approach philosophical questions with practical energy. Their direct nature and hunger for freedom make them inspiring to others.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in bravery, intellectual curiosity, and motivating others. Martian impatience can lead to hasty decisions and conflicts. Their bluntness, while honest, sometimes lacks the diplomacy situations require.

Love These individuals need partners who respect their independence and value intellectual debate. Passion and adventure are non-negotiable. Boredom is their relationship's worst enemy.

Caree & Finance Education, law, and entrepreneurship suit them remarkably well. Their business instinct and persuasive power drive success. Financial security comes through focused action and calculated risk-taking.

Health Active lifestyles keep these natives vital and balanced. They thrive on movement and mental engagement. Nervous tension can disrupt sleep—physical activity is essential for stress relief.


That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 13th December

Name Days in Your Language: Cinderella, Cindy, Cynth, Cynthia


Someone born on this day would be just 119 days old today — roughly 2,875 hours, 172,535 minutes, or 10,352,148 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 347. day of the year.


There are 18 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 50 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 13th December

  • Maddox Batson, American singer and songwriter (2009)
  • Brock Bowers, American football player (2002)
  • Jayden Goodwin, Australian cricketer (2001)
  • Simona Waltert, Swiss tennis player (2000)
  • Marina Bassols Ribera, Spanish tennis player (1999)
  • Gleyber Torres, Venezuelan baseball player (1996)
  • Emma Corrin, English actor (1995)
  • Danielle Collins, American tennis player (1993)
  • Jamal Fogarty, Australian rugby league player (1993)
  • Dave Leduc, Canadian martial artist (1991)

Lives Remembered on 13th December

  • Juan José Zerboni, Mexican actor (born 1953) (2025)
  • Lorraine O'Grady, American artist (born 1934) (2024)
  • Stephen "tWitch" Boss, American dancer and media personality (born 1982) (2022)
  • Noah Klieger, Holocaust survivor who became an award-winning Israeli journalist (born 1926) (2018)
  • Alan Thicke, Canadian actor, songwriter, game and talk-show host (born 1947) (2016)
  • Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (born 1932) (2006)
  • Alan Shields, American painter and ferryboat captain (born 1944) (2005)
  • David Wheeler, English computer scientist and academic (born 1927) (2004)
  • Zal Yanovsky, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who founded The Lovin' Spoonful (born 1944) (2002)
  • Lew Grade, Ukrainian-born British impresario and media proprietor (born 1906) (1998)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 13th December

  • Christian feast day: St Antiochus of Sulcis
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Francesco Marinoni
  • Christian feast day: St Judoc aka St Joyce
  • Christian feast day: St Lucy
  • Christian feast day: St Odile of Alsace
  • Acadian Remembrance Day (Acadians)
  • National Day (Saint Lucia)
  • Martial Law Victims Remembrance Day (Poland)
  • Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day (China)
  • Nusantara Day (Indonesia)
  • Republic Day (Malta)
  • Sailor's Day (Brazil)
  • Saint Lucia Day (mainly in Scandinavia)

What Happened on 13th December?

  • The Treaty of Lisbon is signed by the EU member states to amend both the Treaty of Rome and the Maastricht Treaty which together form the constitutional basis of the EU. The Treaty of Lisbon is effective from 1 December 2009. (2007)
  • Iraq War: Operation Red Dawn: Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured near his home town of Tikrit. (2003)
  • European Union enlargement: The EU announces that Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia will become members on May 1, 2004. (2002)
  • Indian Parliament attack: Sansad Bhavan, the building housing the Indian Parliament, is attacked by five Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. Twelve people are killed, including the terrorists. (2001)
  • Banat Air Flight 166 crashes in Sommacampagna near Verona Villafranca Airport in Verona, Italy, killing 49. (1995)
  • Flagship Airlines Flight 3379 crashes in Morrisville, North Carolina, near Raleigh–Durham International Airport, killing 15. (1994)
  • The Troubles: Attack on Derryard checkpoint: The Provisional Irish Republican Army launches an attack on a British Army temporary vehicle checkpoint near Rosslea, Northern Ireland. Two British soldiers are killed and two others are wounded. (1989)
  • PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat gives a speech at a UN General Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, after United States authorities refused to grant him a visa to visit UN headquarters in New York. (1988)
  • The 6.0 Ms  North Yemen earthquake shakes southwestern Yemen with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), killing 2,800, and injuring 1,500. (1982)
  • General Wojciech Jaruzelski declares martial law in Poland, largely due to the actions by Solidarity. (1981)