Saturday, 28th December 1946 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 40 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 0°C and 5°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 Saturday, 28th December in London, GB.
On 28th December 1946, London experienced cloudy conditions typical of winter in the British capital. The city, situated in south-eastern England on the River Thames, serves as the United Kingdom's political and economic centre, having recovered gradually from the devastation of the Second World War in the years preceding this date. The sky above was overcast, and those born under the Capricorn zodiac sign would have found themselves under a waning gibbous moon.
The date marks several significant historical occurrences worth noting. In 1943, the 1st Canadian Infantry Division captured the Italian town of Ortona following eight days of intensive house-to-house fighting during the Second World War. More recently, on this day in 2014, the passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, resulting in approximately 28 deaths. These events underscore how 28th December has witnessed both military triumphs and maritime tragedies throughout the twentieth century and beyond.
Historical records also document the achievements of notable individuals on this date. Constance Markievicz made her mark on political history in 1918 when she became the first female member of Parliament following her election to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, though she famously never took her seat. Her election represented a watershed moment for women's representation in the British political system. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and location, allowing users to explore the historical significance of any calendar day.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th December 1946
Skill is half; courage provides the remainder.
Fortune of the Day
28th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Fire).
Fun Facts About 28th December
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Someone born on this day in 1946 would be 79 years old today — just 28,958 days into life, which is roughly 695,005 hours, 41,700,340 minutes, or 2,502,020,416 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 362. day of the year.
There are 3 days still to come.
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Famous Birthdays on 28th December
- Ziggy Modeliste, American drummer (1948)
- Dick Diamonde, Dutch-Australian rock bass player (died 2024) (1947)
- Aurelio Rodríguez, Mexican baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2000) (1947)
- Mike Beebe, American lawyer and politician, 45th Governor of Arkansas (1946)
- Pierre Falardeau, Canadian director, screenwriter, and activist (died 2009) (1946)
- Hubert Green, American golfer (died 2018) (1946)
- Tim Johnson, American lawyer and politician (died 2024) (1946)
- Barbara, Lady Judge, American-English lawyer and businesswoman (died 2020) (1946)
- Bill Lee, American baseball player and author (1946)
- Laffit Pincay Jr., Panamanian jockey (1946)
Lives Remembered on 28th December
- Jack Lovelock, New Zealand runner and soldier (born 1910) (1949)
- Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (born 1869) (1947)
- Elie Nadelman, Polish-American sculptor (born 1882) (1946)
- Theodore Dreiser, American novelist and journalist (born 1871) (1945)
- Steve Evans, American baseball player (born 1885) (1943)
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?
- The DC-3 airliner NC16002 disappears 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Miami. (1948)
- Maurice Richard becomes the first player to score eight points in one game of NHL ice hockey. (1944)
- Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia. (1943)
- World War II: After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the Battle of Ortona concludes with the victory of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division over the German 1st Parachute Division and the capture of the Italian town of Ortona. (1943)
- World War II: Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, commences. (1941)