Sunday, 28th December 2025 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 40 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 8°C and 14°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter 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 Sunday, 28th December in Lissabon, PT.

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On 28th December 2025, Lisbon experiences drizzly conditions typical of the Portuguese capital's winter climate. Lisbon sits on the Tagus estuary in western Portugal and has served as the country's capital since 1256, developing into a major European port and cultural centre. Those born on this date fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign, whilst the moon remains in its last quarter phase.

The date marks several significant moments in history. In 2014, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed into the Java Sea after pilots mishandled a non-critical cockpit error, resulting in 162 deaths. Earlier that same year, the passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, claiming approximately 28 lives. Looking further back, Constance Markievicz made political history in 1918 when she became the first woman elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, though she never took her seat. More recently, Netflix released Black Mirror: Bandersnatch in 2018, marking the streaming platform's first interactive content designed for adult audiences.

These historical events demonstrate the range of human experience, from technological innovation to tragedy, political progress and disaster. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about any date and location, displaying weather patterns, significant historical events, and notable births and deaths to help users understand what happened on their chosen day.

Find out what's happening today in Lissabon.

What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 28th December 2025

Drizzle

Sunrise 08:54
Sunset 18:22
Sunshine duration 09:00 hours
Daylight duration 09:28 hours

Maximum temperature 14°C
Minimum temperature 8.6°C

Wind speed 22.8km/h from NE
Precipitation 1mm

Four pillars hold a house: patience, craft, space, time.

Fortune of the Day

28th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on 28 December blend classic Capricorn stability with Mercurial sharpness. They are thoughtful, methodical, and communicative—far from the stereotypical quiet goat. Their minds are structured yet genuinely curious and conversation-ready.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include intellectual clarity, dependability, and strategic thinking. They come across as cool and detached, sometimes excessively critical or impatient with slower thinkers. Their habit of overanalysis can dampen spontaneity and playfulness.

Love In relationships, they are loyal and serious, yet need intellectual and emotional depth equally. Surface-level romance bores them quickly. Partners appreciate their reliability but may find them emotionally guarded or withholding affection.

Caree & Finance Careers in science, law, administration, or technology suit them naturally. They plan finances with foresight and build wealth methodically. Their analytical gift makes them invaluable problem-solvers in any professional setting.

Health They thrive with structured fitness and nutrition routines—chaos stresses them deeply. Mental stimulation matters as much as physical exercise. Overthinking can cause insomnia; mindfulness practices help them truly unwind.


That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 28th December

Name Days in Your Language: Aspen, Caspar, Gaspar, Innocent, Jasper, Kasper, Woodrow, Woody


Someone born on this day would be just 103 days old today — roughly 2,487 hours, 149,260 minutes, or 8,955,602 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 362. day of the year.


There are 3 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 28th December

  • Tom Cannon, British-Irish footballer (2002)
  • Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Canadian actress (2001)
  • Iqbaal Ramadhan, Indonesian actor and singer (1999)
  • Tanguy Ndombele, French footballer (1996)
  • Dylan Cease, American baseball player (1995)
  • Mauricio Lemos, Uruguayan footballer (1995)
  • Nahitan Nández, Uruguayan footballer (1995)
  • Adam Peaty, English swimmer (1994)
  • Tomáš Jurčo, Slovak ice hockey player (1992)
  • Ayele Abshero, Ethiopian runner (1990)

Lives Remembered on 28th December

  • Brigitte Bardot, French actress, singer and activist (born 1934) (2025)
  • Charles Dolan, American businessman, founded Cablevision and HBO (born 1926) (2024)
  • Vijayakanth, Indian actor and politician (born 1952) (2023)
  • Philomena Franz, German Romani author (born 1922) (2022)
  • Grichka Bogdanoff, French television presenter and scientific essayist (born 1949) (2021)
  • John Madden, American football Hall of Fame coach and commentator (born 1936) (2021)
  • Harry Reid, American lawyer, politician, and former Senate majority leader (born 1939) (2021)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th December

  • Christian feast day: Abel (Coptic Church)
  • Christian feast day: Caterina Volpicelli
  • Christian feast day: Feast of the Holy Innocents or Childermas; in Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated with pranks (inocentadas), similar to April Fools' Day (Catholic Church, Church of England, Lutheran Church), and its related observances: Els Enfarinats (Ibi, Spain)
  • Christian feast day: Simon the Athonite
  • Christian feast day: December 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • King Taksin Memorial Day (Thailand)
  • Proclamation Day (South Australia), celebration started on the day following Christmas (South Australia)
  • Republic Day (South Sudan)
  • The fourth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)

What Happened on 28th December?

  • Unrest in the form of mass protests erupt across Iran, the largest uprising in the country since the Iranian Revolution. (2025)
  • A truck bomb is detonated in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 85 people and injuring over 140 more. The militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility. (2019)
  • Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashes into the Karimata Strait en route from Surabaya to Singapore, killing all 162 people aboard. (2014)
  • Nine people die and another 19 are reported missing, when the MS Norman Atlantic catches fire in the Strait of Otranto, in the Adriatic Sea, in Italian waters. (2014)
  • Forty-three people die in a suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, where Shia Muslims are observing the Day of Ashura. (2009)
  • War in Somalia: The militaries of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government and Ethiopian troops capture Mogadishu unopposed. (2006)
  • A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, killing 13 people. (1989)
  • United Airlines Flight 173 crashes in a residential neighborhood near Portland International Airport, killing 10 people. (1978)
  • The United States Endangered Species Act is signed into law by President Richard Nixon. (1973)
  • The last scheduled day for induction into the military by the Selective Service System. Due to the fact that President Richard Nixon declared this day a national day of mourning due to former President Harry S Truman's death, approximately 300 men were not able to report due to most Federal offices being closed. Since the draft was not resumed in 1973, they were never drafted. (1972)