Saturday, 30th December 2006 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 48 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings rainy with temperatures between 4°C and 11°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 Saturday, 30th December in Paris, FR.
On Saturday, 30th December 2006, Paris experienced rainy conditions as the city entered the final days of the year. The French capital, situated along the Seine River in northern France, is renowned for its architectural heritage and serves as a major cultural and economic centre. Those born on this date would fall under the zodiac sign Capricorn, with the moon in its last quarter phase.
This particular date marks several significant historical events across different continents and eras. In 2006, a major tragedy unfolded when the Indonesian ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sank in the Java Sea during a storm, resulting in the deaths of at least 400 people. Also in 2006, the Basque nationalist group ETA detonated a van bomb at Madrid–Barajas Airport in Spain, bringing an end to a ceasefire that had lasted nine months and marking a return to violence after a period of relative restraint.
Extending further back in history, one of Europe's most consequential events occurred in 1460 at the Battle of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. During the Wars of the Roses, Lancastrian forces destroyed the Yorkist army and killed Richard of York at Sandal Magna, fundamentally altering the course of English history and the balance of power between the feuding dynasties. These varied historical moments demonstrate how a single date across different years can encompass tragedy, political violence and medieval conflict.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 30th December 2006
Slowly built structures withstand the fiercest storms.
Fortune of the Day
30th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 30th blend Capricorn's steadiness with Mercury's intellectual curiosity. They appear thoughtful and measured, yet approachable compared to typical Capricorns. Their minds weave between practical solutions and deeper meaning.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include intellectual clarity, strategic thinking, and reliable execution of plans. Weaknesses emerge when they become overly critical or rationalize away emotions, which can distance them from others emotionally.
Love In relationships, these natives crave genuine communication and intellectual stimulation. They build trust slowly but remain loyal and supportive partners. A companion valuing depth and authenticity finds steadfast devotion.
Caree & Finance Careers in analysis, education, management consulting, or skilled trades align with their abilities. Financial security matters deeply; they plan long-term and avoid unnecessary risk. Entrepreneurial drive balances well with pragmatism.
Health These individuals thrive with structured movement like yoga or strength training. They risk overextension through perfectionism. Regular mental breaks and authentic connections support psychological wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Fire).
Fun Facts About 30th December
Name Days in Your Language: Ainsley, Kelsa, Kelsey, Kelsi, Kelsie, Mason
Someone born on this day in 2006 would be 19 years old today — just 7,041 days into life, which is roughly 168,994 hours, 10,139,663 minutes, or 608,379,829 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 364. day of the year.
There are 1 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 30th December
- Igor Shesterkin, Russian hockey goaltender (1995)
- Joshua, American singer (1995)
- Ollie Watkins, English footballer (1995)
- V, South Korean singer (1995)
- Ryan Tunnicliffe, English footballer (1992)
- Carson Wentz, American football player (1992)
- Camila Giorgi, Italian tennis player (1991)
- Bruno Henrique, Brazilian footballer (1990)
- Joe Root, English cricketer (1990)
- C. J. Wilcox, American basketball player (1990)
Lives Remembered on 30th December
- Rowland S. Howard, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1959) (2009)
- Abdurrahman Wahid, Indonesian journalist and politician, fourth President of Indonesia (born 1940) (2009)
- Saddam Hussein, Iraqi general and politician, fifth President of Iraq (born 1937) (2006)
- Terry Peck, Falkland Islander police officer and spy (born 1938) (2006)
- Michel Plasse, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1948) (2006)
- Eddie Barlow, South African cricketer and coach (born 1940) (2005)
- Rona Jaffe, American novelist (born 1932) (2005)
- Artie Shaw, American clarinet player, composer, and bandleader (born 1910) (2004)
- John Gregory Dunne, American novelist, screenwriter, and critic (born 1932) (2003)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 30th December
- Christian feast day: Abraham the Writer
- Christian feast day: Anysia of Salonika
- Christian feast day: Egwin of Evesham
- Christian feast day: Frances Joseph-Gaudet (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Liberius of Ravenna
- Christian feast day: Pope Felix I
- Christian feast day: Ralph of Vaucelles
- Christian feast day: Roger of Cannae
- Christian feast day: December 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of the Declaration of Slovakia as an Independent Ecclesiastic Province (Slovakia)
- Rizal Day (Philippines)
- The fifth day of Kwanzaa (United States)
- The sixth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)
What Happened on 30th December?
- A segment of the Lanzhou–Zhengzhou–Changsha pipeline ruptures in Shaanxi, China, and approximately 150,000 L (40,000 US gal) of diesel oil flows down the Wei River before finally reaching the Yellow River. (2009)
- A suicide bomber kills nine people at Forward Operating Base Chapman, a key facility of the Central Intelligence Agency in Afghanistan. (2009)
- Madrid–Barajas Airport is bombed. (2006)
- The Indonesian passenger ferry MV Senopati Nusantara sinks in a storm, resulting in at least 400 deaths. (2006)
- Former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein is executed. (2006)
- Tropical Storm Zeta forms in the open Atlantic Ocean, tying the record for the latest tropical cyclone ever to form in the North Atlantic basin. (2005)
- A fire in the República Cromagnon nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kills 194. (2004)