Saturday, 21st December 1963 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Basketball Day and Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere). Explore 37 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 partly cloudy with temperatures between -5°C and 1°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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, 21st December in London, GB.
On Saturday, 21st December 1963, London experienced partly cloudy conditions typical of the winter season. The city, situated in south-east England along the Thames, remains the nation's capital and largest metropolitan centre, serving as a major hub for government, finance and culture. During this time, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, and those born on this date fell under the Sagittarius zodiac sign.
Several significant historical moments occurred on this date across different years. In 1968, Apollo 8 launched from Kennedy Space Center on a trajectory to the Moon, with its crew becoming the first humans to visit another celestial body. Earlier, in 1919, anarchist Emma Goldman was deported from the United States to Russia after serving two years in prison for encouraging resistance to military conscription. These events, among many others, highlight the diverse nature of historical occurrences that have shaped our world on specific dates throughout time.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 21st December 1963
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Fortune of the Day
21st December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 21st embody a rare blend of Sagittarian wanderlust and solar charisma. These individuals radiate natural vitality and constantly seek deeper meaning in life. Connected to Master Number 33, they possess a pronounced drive to inspire and teach others.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in optimism, intellectual brilliance, and infectious enthusiasm. They think generously and act directly. However, impatience and a tendency toward non-commitment can strain relationships, and their willfulness sometimes leads to rash decisions.
Love December 21st natives cherish freedom yet crave deeper emotional connections. Partners should respect their independence and value their philosophical discussions. Loyalty develops through mutual respect and shared intellectual adventures.
Caree & Finance These people thrive in roles requiring knowledge transmission, creative leadership, or exploration. Teaching, writing, travel, and innovative projects appeal to them. Financially generous, they should plan more consciously and curb excessive risk-taking.
Health December 21st natives need physical activity and mental stimulation for optimal wellbeing. Outdoor sports and adventures strengthen their vitality. They should monitor tendencies toward overextension and ensure adequate rest, especially during intense mental work.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Water).
Fun Facts About 21st December
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Someone born on this day in 1963 would be 62 years old today — just 22,757 days into life, which is roughly 546,172 hours, 32,770,357 minutes, or 1,966,221,474 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 355. day of the year.
There are 10 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 51 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st December
- Michelle Hurd, American actress (1966)
- William Ruto, 5th President of Kenya (1966)
- Kiefer Sutherland, British-Canadian actor, director, and producer (1966)
- Glenn Coleman, Australian rugby league player (1965)
- Andy Dick, American actor and comedian (1965)
- Anke Engelke, Canadian-German actress, director, and screenwriter (1965)
- Kunihiko Ikuhara, Japanese director and illustrator (1964)
- Joe Kocur, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1964)
- Govinda, Indian actor, singer, and politician (1963)
- Ryuji Sasai, Japanese bass player and composer (1961)
Lives Remembered on 21st December
- Claude Champagne, Canadian violinist, pianist, and composer (born 1891) (1965)
- Carl Van Vechten, American author and photographer (born 1880) (1964)
- Jack Hobbs, English cricketer and journalist (born 1882) (1963)
- Rosanjin, Japanese calligrapher, engraver, and painter (born 1883) (1959)
- H.B. Warner, English actor (born 1875) (1958)
- Lion Feuchtwanger, German-American author and playwright (born 1884) (1958)
- Eric Coates, English viola player and composer (born 1886) (1957)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st December
- Armed Forces Day (Philippines)
- Christian feast day: O Oriens
- Christian feast day: Peter Canisius
- Christian feast day: Thomas the Apostle
- Christian feast day: December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Forefathers' Day (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
- São Tomé Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)
What Happened on 21st December?
- Fourteen people are killed and 25 others injured during a mass shooting at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. (2023)
- A great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn occurs, with the two planets separated in the sky by 0.1 degrees. This is the closest conjunction between the two planets since 1623. (2020)
- 2012 phenomenon: Festivities are held in parts of Mesoamerica to commemorate the conclusion of b'ak'tun 13, a roughly 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar whose passing many New Age spiritualists had earlier held to portend a variety of cataclysmic or transformative events. (2012)
- Iraq War: A suicide bomber kills 22 at the forward operating base next to the main U.S. military airfield at Mosul, Iraq, the single deadliest suicide attack on American soldiers in Iraq. (2004)
- The Spanish Civil Guard intercepts a van loaded with 950 kg of explosives that ETA intended to use to blow up Torre Picasso in Madrid, Spain. (1999)
- Cubana de Aviación Flight 1216 overshoots the runway at La Aurora International Airport, killing 18. (1999)
- The city of Bethlehem passes from Israeli to Palestinian control. (1995)
- A Dutch DC-10, flight Martinair MP 495, crashes at Faro Airport, Portugal, killing 56. (1992)
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The leaders of 11 now effectively autonomous Soviet republics sign the Alma-Ata Protocol establishing the Commonwealth of Independent States in place of the collapsing Soviet Union. (1991)
- A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270. This is to date the deadliest air disaster to occur on British soil. (1988)