Monday, 28th December 1981 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 drizzly with temperatures between -2°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon 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 Monday, 28th December in London, GB.
On 28 December 1981, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city entered the Capricorn zodiac period under the glow of a full moon. The British capital, situated on the Thames in south-eastern England, serves as the country's political and economic centre, hosting major institutions and cultural landmarks that shape both national and international affairs. The weather that day reflected the typical winter climate of the region, with overcast skies and persistent moisture.
Throughout history, 28 December has witnessed significant events across continents. In 1967, American businesswoman Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, breaking a substantial barrier in financial markets and paving the way for greater female participation in high-level commerce. Decades later, in 2014, the passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, resulting in approximately 28 deaths and prompting renewed scrutiny of maritime safety protocols across European waters.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th December 1981
Mercury whispers to the mind—yet the heart answers in its own tongue.
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 full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Metal).
Fun Facts About 28th December
Name Days in Your Language: Aspen, Caspar, Gaspar, Innocent, Jasper, Kasper, Woodrow, Woody
Someone born on this day in 1981 would be 44 years old today — just 16,174 days into life, which is roughly 388,189 hours, 23,291,378 minutes, or 1,397,482,701 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 53 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th December
- Martin Kaymer, German golfer (1984)
- Duane Solomon, American runner (1984)
- Cedric Benson, American football player (died 2019) (1982)
- Beau Garrett, American actress and model (1982)
- François Gourmet, Belgian decathlete (1982)
- Curtis Glencross, Canadian hockey player (1982)
- Khalid Boulahrouz, Dutch footballer (1981)
- Elizabeth Jordan Carr, American journalist (1981)
- Sienna Miller, American-British actress and fashion designer (1981)
- David Moss, American ice hockey player (1981)
Lives Remembered on 28th December
- Sam Peckinpah, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1925) (1984)
- Mary Stewart, Baroness Stewart of Alvechurch, British politician and educator (born 1903) (1984)
- Peter Kihss, American journalist (1984)
- Dennis Wilson, American drummer, songwriter, and producer (born 1944) (1983)
- Allan Dwan, Canadian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1885) (1981)
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)