Wednesday, 27th December 1995 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 42 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 cloudy with temperatures between -4°C and 1°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 27th December in London, GB.
On 27th December 1995, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city entered the final days of the year. London stands as the United Kingdom's capital and largest metropolitan area, serving as a major global centre for finance, culture and commerce. The weather that day reflected typical winter conditions for the season in the northern hemisphere.
The date fell under the zodiac sign of Capricorn, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase. This astronomical positioning marked a time when the lunar cycle was progressing toward the new moon, with the moon's illuminated portion gradually diminishing each night. The combination of these celestial conditions created the backdrop for what would become a historically significant year in retrospect.
Throughout history, 27th December has witnessed pivotal moments that shaped nations and societies. In 1831, HMS Beagle departed Plymouth, England, on a voyage that would establish Charles Darwin as one of history's most influential naturalists, fundamentally altering scientific understanding of life on Earth. Nearly two centuries later, on the same calendar date in 1997, Loyalist Volunteer Force leader Billy Wright was assassinated inside HM Prison Maze, an event that marked a significant moment in the complex history of Northern Irish conflict. These historical events demonstrate how individual dates can carry profound significance across different periods and contexts.
DayAtlas provides comprehensive information for any date and location, displaying weather conditions, notable historical events, famous births and deaths. Users can explore how specific dates have unfolded across history whilst understanding the atmospheric and astronomical conditions that prevailed on those days.
Find out what's happening today in London.
What the Weather Had in Store for London on 27th December 1995
Earth neither rushes nor resists—it simply transforms what falls upon it.
Fortune of the Day
27th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 27 December blend Capricorn ambition with Mercury's intellect, creating a thoughtful, goal-oriented nature. They think structurally and communicate with precision, seizing opportunities aligned with their reasoning. Subtle wit and profound ideas punctuate their otherwise pragmatic demeanor.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strength lies in combining discipline with sharp thinking—they solve complex problems elegantly. Weakness: excessive self-criticism and emotional restraint can hinder intimacy and personal connections.
Love These natives need partners who appreciate intellectual depth and respect their nature. They express love through reliability rather than grand gestures, building relationships consciously and deliberately.
Caree & Finance Applying analytical abilities toward science, administration, or management brings success. Financial stability comes naturally; they plan long-term and systematically minimize risk with natural precision.
Health Those born 27 December thrive with regular exercise and mental stimulation. Learning to consciously manage stress rather than burying themselves in work is essential to prevent burnout.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Wood).
Fun Facts About 27th December
Name Days in Your Language: Adwin, Alvern, Alverna, Alvin, Alvina, Alwin, Elvin, Elvina, Elvira, Elvita, Elwin
Someone born on this day in 1995 would be 30 years old today — just 11,062 days into life, which is roughly 265,503 hours, 15,930,225 minutes, or 955,813,536 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 361. day of the year.
There are 4 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th December
- Luka Garza, American basketball player (1998)
- Mads Juel Andersen, Danish footballer (1997)
- Vachirawit Chivaaree, Thai actor and singer (1997)
- Ana Konjuh, Croatian tennis player (1997)
- Jang Gyu-ri, South Korean actress (1997)
- Timothée Chalamet, French-American actor (1995)
- Nick Chubb, American football player (1995)
- Ghislain Konan, Ivorian footballer (1995)
- Mark Lapidus, Estonian chess player (1995)
- Isi Palazón, Spanish footballer (1994)
Lives Remembered on 27th December
- Brendan Gill, American journalist and essayist (born 1914) (1997)
- Billy Wright, Northern Irish loyalist leader (born 1960) (1997)
- Shura Cherkassky, Ukrainian-American pianist (born 1909) (1995)
- Genrikh Kasparyan, Armenian chess player and composer (born 1910) (1995)
- Fanny Cradock, English author and critic (born 1909) (1994)
- J. B. L. Reyes, Filipino lawyer and jurist (born 1902) (1994)
- Feliks Kibbermann, Estonian chess player and philologist (born 1902) (1993)
- Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (born 1911) (1993)
- André Pilette, Belgian racing driver (born 1918) (1993)
- Kay Boyle, American novelist, poet, and educator (born 1902) (1992)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 27th December
- Christian feast day: Blessed Francesco Spoto
- Christian feast day: Blessed Sára Salkaházi
- Christian feast day: Fabiola
- Christian feast day: John the Apostle
- Christian feast day: Pope Maximus of Alexandria
- Christian feast day: Nicarete
- Christian feast day: Theodorus and Theophanes
- Christian feast day: December 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (North Korea)
- Emergency Rescuer's Day (Russia)
- Saint Stephen's Day (Eastern Orthodox Church; a public holiday in Romania)
- The third of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)
What Happened on 27th December?
- An estimated €30 million were stolen from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (2025)
- Bek Air Flight 2100 crashes during takeoff from Almaty International Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing 13. (2019)
- Iranian election protests: On the Day of Ashura in Tehran, Iran, government security forces fire upon demonstrators. (2009)
- Operation Cast Lead: Israel launches three-week operation on Gaza. (2008)
- Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated in a shooting incident. (2007)
- Riots erupt in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki is declared the winner of the presidential election, triggering a political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. (2007)
- Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth. It is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet. (2004)
- Two truck bombs kill 72 and wound 200 at the pro-Moscow headquarters of the Chechen government in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia. (2002)
- Burger King and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission order a recall of plastic Poké Ball containers after they are determined to be a choking hazard. (1999)
- Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. (1997)