Thursday, 15th December 1983 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Tea Day. Explore 53 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Thursday, 15th December in London, GB.
On 15 December 1983, London experienced drizzly conditions whilst the city carried on with its ordinary routines. The weather that day matched the grey temperament often associated with mid-December in the capital, where rain and cloud cover dominate the winter months. London, as one of Europe's largest metropolitan centres, serves as a global financial and cultural hub, housing centuries of historical institutions alongside modern infrastructure. The city's position on the Thames has shaped its development as a major port and centre of commerce since medieval times.
This particular date in history connects to several significant moments across different eras. In 1961, Adolf Eichmann, the former Nazi leader responsible for orchestrating the Holocaust, was sentenced to death after being found guilty on fifteen criminal charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking a pivotal moment in post-war justice. More recently, in 1981, the Iraqi Shia Islamist group al-Dawa carried out one of the first modern suicide bombings, targeting the Iraqi embassy in Beirut and resulting in 61 deaths and at least 100 injuries, an event that would later influence regional politics and security concerns.
The astronomical conditions on 15 December 1983 saw those born that day fall under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its waning crescent phase. These celestial circumstances contributed to the character of the day, though they held little bearing on the ordinary activities of Londoners navigating the winter weather.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 15th December 1983
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Fortune of the Day
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Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 15th blend Sagittarius expansiveness with Martian drive into a dynamic force. They think big, act boldly, and constantly seek new horizons. Their philosophical nature compels them to understand and transform the world.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include courage, determination, and inspiring presence. Weaknesses emerge as impatience and impulsiveness. Their intense drive sometimes overshadows careful planning or patience with slower processes.
Love These natives love with passion and authenticity. They need partners who respect their independence and share their adventurous spirit. Trust and intellectual connection form the foundation of lasting relationships.
Caree & Finance Careers in education, sports, entrepreneurship, or philosophy appeal to them strongly. Financial security comes through their drive, though they must curb impulsive spending. Natural team leaders with vision.
Health Movement fuels their vitality – regular physical activity keeps body and mind sharp. They process stress through action and intensity. Adequate sleep matters, as their mental energy can easily become scattered.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Water).
Fun Facts About 15th December
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Someone born on this day in 1983 would be 42 years old today — just 15,458 days into life, which is roughly 371,008 hours, 22,260,531 minutes, or 1,335,631,902 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 349. day of the year.
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Famous Birthdays on 15th December
- Kim Junsu, South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer (1986)
- Iveta Mazáčová, Czech sprinter (1986)
- Keylor Navas, Costa Rican footballer (1986)
- Snejana Onopka, Ukrainian model (1986)
- Diogo Fernandes, Brazilian footballer (1985)
- Martyn Bernard, English high jumper (1984)
- Martin Škrtel, Slovak footballer (1984)
- Delon Armitage, Trinidadian-English rugby player (1983)
- René Duprée, Canadian professional wrestler (1983)
- Camilla Luddington, English actress (1983)
Lives Remembered on 15th December
- Serge Lifar, Russian-French ballet dancer and choreographer (born 1905) (1986)
- Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Mauritian physician and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Mauritius (born 1900) (1985)
- Jan Peerce, American tenor and actor (born 1904) (1984)
- Peter Gregg, American race car driver (born 1940) (1980)
- Chill Wills, American actor (born 1903) (1978)
- Wilfred Kitching, English 7th General of The Salvation Army (born 1893) (1977)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th December
- Bill of Rights Day (United States) 2nd Amendment Day (South Carolina)
- Christian feast day: Drina Martyrs
- Christian feast day: Drostan (Aberdeen Breviary)
- Christian feast day: John Horden and Robert McDonald (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Maria Crocifissa di Rosa
- Christian feast day: Mesmin
- Christian feast day: Valerian of Abbenza
- Christian feast day: Virginia Centurione Bracelli
- Christian feast day: December 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Homecoming Day (Alderney)
- Kingdom Day (Netherlands), moves to December 16 if the 15th is on a Sunday
- Zamenhof Day (International Esperanto Community)
- World Turkic Language Family Day (UNESCO)
What Happened on 15th December?
- A 6.5Mw earthquake strikes the Indonesian island of Java in the city of Tasikmalaya, resulting in four deaths. (2017)
- Gunman Man Haron Monis takes 18 hostages inside a café in Martin Place for 16 hours in Sydney. Monis and two hostages are killed when police raid the café the following morning. (2014)
- The South Sudanese Civil War begins when opposition leaders Dr. Riek Machar, Pagan Amum and Rebecca Nyandeng vote to boycott the meeting of the National Liberation Council at Nyakuron. (2013)
- A boat carrying 90 asylum seekers crashes into rocks off the coast of Christmas Island, Australia, killing 48 people. (2010)
- Introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor into USAF active service. (2005)
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean. (2001)
- The third reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is shut down. (2000)
- Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 crashes in the desert near Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, killing 85. (1997)
- The Troubles: The Downing Street Declaration is issued by British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds. (1993)
- Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted. (1989)