Friday, 28th December 2012 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 4°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Friday, 28th December in London, GB.
On Friday, 28 December 2012, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city entered the final days of the year. The capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, remains one of Europe's most significant financial and cultural centres, home to over 8 million residents and serving as the seat of the United Kingdom's government and monarchy. The drizzle that characterised this winter's day is typical for London during late December, when moisture-laden Atlantic systems frequently bring unsettled weather to the south-east.
Looking back through history, this date has witnessed several significant moments. In 1967, American businesswoman Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, breaking a considerable barrier in financial markets dominated by men. More recently, in 2014, the passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, resulting in approximately 28 deaths and highlighting maritime safety challenges in European waters.
On 28 December 2012, those born would fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign, characterised by traits associated with ambition and discipline. The moon was in its waning crescent phase, a period traditionally associated with reflection and conclusion as the lunar cycle approached its renewal.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th December 2012
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 crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Water).
Fun Facts About 28th December
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Someone born on this day in 2012 would be 13 years old today — just 4,851 days into life, which is roughly 116,437 hours, 6,986,257 minutes, or 419,175,478 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 363. day of the year.
As this is a leap 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
- John Bradbury, English drummer and songwriter (born 1953) (2015)
- Eloy Inos, Mariana Islander businessman and politician, 8th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (born 1949) (2015)
- Lemmy, English musician, singer, and songwriter (born 1945) (2015)
- Leelah Alcorn, American transgender teenager (born 1997) (2014)
- Vahan Hovhannisyan, Armenian politician (born 1956) (2014)
- Frankie Randall, American singer-songwriter (born 1938) (2014)
- Halton Arp, American-German astronomer and critic (born 1927) (2013)
- Esther Borja, Cuban soprano and actress (born 1913) (2013)
- Andrew Jacobs, Jr., American soldier, lawyer, and politician (born 1932) (2013)
- Alfred Marshall, American businessman, founded Marshalls (born 1919) (2013)
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)