Thursday, 20th December 2007 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Human Solidarity Day. Explore 45 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 -5°C and 2°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, 20th December in Paris, FR.
On 20th December 2007, Paris experienced sunny conditions under a waning crescent moon, with the sun positioned in Sagittarius. The French capital, situated along the Seine River in north-central France, serves as the country's political, economic and cultural centre, drawing millions of visitors annually to its museums, galleries and historical landmarks.
That day marked a notable moment in art history when Pablo Picasso's Portrait of Suzanne Bloch was recovered following its theft from the São Paulo Museum of Art three weeks earlier, bringing relief to the Brazilian institution. The recovery of the modernist work highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by major museums in protecting their collections from theft. The date also coincided with historical anniversaries worth remembering, including Portugal's 1999 transfer of sovereignty over Macau to China, ending over four centuries of Portuguese administration in the territory. Another significant anniversary fell on this day in 1995, when NATO-led peacekeeping operations commenced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, mandated under the Dayton Agreement that concluded the Bosnian War. These operations represented a critical international effort to stabilise the region following years of conflict.
DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any selected date and location, making it a useful resource for historical research and reference.
Find out what's happening today in Paris.
What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 20th December 2007
Resistance teaches more than smooth paths.
Fortune of the Day
20th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 20th blend Sagittarian optimism with Martian drive and courage. They're passionate thinkers who actively champion their ideals. Their directness and adventurous spirit make them compelling yet sometimes provocative personalities.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include fearlessness, intellectual curiosity, and inspiring presence. They act decisively and with conviction. Weaknesses include impatience, impulsive choices, and a tendency to cross boundaries without reflection.
Love In relationships, these individuals need freedom and mental engagement. They love passionately but not possessively. Partnerships thrive when both partners respect independence and embrace honest dialogue.
Caree & Finance Ideal careers blend adventure, learning, and meaningful impact—entrepreneurship, education, sports, or activism suit them well. Financially, they're optimistic but sometimes careless; building savings discipline helps secure their future.
Health These natives require physical challenges and mental stimulation to thrive. Intense sports, travel, and exploration keep them energized. Protecting against burnout from overactivity and prioritizing rest is essential.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Fire).
Fun Facts About 20th December
Name Days in Your Language: Ammon, Roxana, Roxanne, Roxie
Someone born on this day in 2007 would be 18 years old today — just 6,687 days into life, which is roughly 160,494 hours, 9,629,661 minutes, or 577,779,680 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 354. day of the year.
There are 11 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 51 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 20th December
- Facundo Pellistri, Uruguayan footballer (2001)
- Gaboro, Assyrian Swedish rapper and songwriter (died 2024) (2000)
- Kylian Mbappé, French footballer (1998)
- De'Aaron Fox, American basketball player (1997)
- Suzuka Nakamoto, Japanese singer (1997)
- Jarrod Bowen, English football player (1996)
- Anžejs Pasečņiks, Latvian basketball player (1995)
- Calvin Ridley, American football player (1994)
- Andrea Belotti, Italian footballer (1993)
- Robeisy Ramírez, Cuban boxer (1993)
Lives Remembered on 20th December
- K. P. Ratnam, Sri Lankan academic and politician (born 1914) (2010)
- Brittany Murphy, American actress and singer (born 1977) (2009)
- Arnold Stang, American actor (born 1918) (2009)
- Adrian Mitchell, English author, poet, and playwright (born 1932) (2008)
- Robert Mulligan, American director and producer (born 1925) (2008)
- Igor Troubetzkoy, Russian aristocrat and racing driver (born 1912) (2008)
- Anne Rogers Clark, American dog breeder and trainer (born 1929) (2006)
- Raoul Bott, Hungarian-American mathematician and academic (born 1923) (2005)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 20th December
- Abolition of Slavery Day, also known as Fête des Cafres (Réunion, French Guiana)
- Bo Aung Kyaw Day (Myanmar)
- Christian feast day: Dominic of Silos
- Christian feast day: Blessed Michał Piaszczyński
- Christian feast day: O Clavis
- Christian feast day: Philogonius
- Christian feast day: Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne
- Christian feast day: Katharina von Bora (Lutheran)
- Christian feast day: December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Earliest date for Winter solstice's eve (Northern Hemisphere), and its related observances: Yaldā (Iran)
- International Human Solidarity Day (International)
- Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day (Macau)
What Happened on 20th December?
- Six people are killed and over 200 are injured when an anti-Islam activist drives a car into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. (2024)
- A mass stabbing occurs in a primary school in Zagreb, Croatia, in which a 7-year-old pupil is killed and six more are injured by a knife-wielding 19-year-old male. (2024)
- A Vega C rocket carrying two Pléiades Neo satellites fails after liftoff. (2022)
- The United States Space Force becomes the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces since 1947. (2019)
- Aerosucre Flight 157 crashes during takeoff from Germán Olano Airport in Puerto Carreño, Colombia, killing five people. (2016)
- Elizabeth II becomes the oldest monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria, who lived for 81 years and 243 days. (2007)
- The Portrait of Suzanne Bloch (1904), by the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, and O Lavrador de Café by Brazilian modernist painter Cândido Portinari, are stolen from the São Paulo Museum of Art in Brazil. Both will be recovered a few weeks later. (2007)
- A gang of thieves steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square West headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, one of the largest bank robberies in British history. (2004)
- Macau is handed over to China by Portugal. (1999)
- American Airlines Flight 965, a Boeing 757, crashes into a mountain 50 km north of Cali, Colombia, killing 159 of the 163 people on board. (1995)