Sunday, 6th December 1959 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 46 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 7°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Sagittarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 6th December in London, GB.
On 6 December 1959, London experienced drizzly conditions typical of early winter in the British capital. The city, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the political and cultural centre of the United Kingdom. The weather that day reflected the transition into the darker months, with cloud cover and moisture characteristic of December in the region. Astrologically, this date fell under the sign of Sagittarius, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Historically, 6 December has witnessed significant events across centuries. In 1967, American physician Adrian Kantrowitz performed the world's first pediatric heart transplant at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City, marking a crucial advancement in cardiac surgery. More recently, in 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America filed a lawsuit against Napster, the peer-to-peer file sharing network, alleging that the service facilitated widespread copyright infringement. This legal action would prove instrumental in shaping debates around digital rights and internet regulation.
Béla I, pictured in historical records, was crowned King of Hungary in Székesfehérvár in 1060, establishing his reign during the medieval period. His coronation represented a significant moment in Hungarian history and dynastic succession. Throughout the centuries, 6 December has marked pivotal moments in legal, scientific, political and cultural development, demonstrating how individual dates connect to broader historical narratives.
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Personality Profile
Personality People born on December 6th embody Sagittarius' free spirit with tremendous intellectual curiosity and infectious enthusiasm. They perpetually seek deeper meaning and new horizons, their optimism remaining steadfast even through challenging times.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include openness, love of learning, and inspiring communication. However, impatience, overconfidence, and surface-level thinking can compromise relationships and long-term goals.
Love In romance, December 6th natives are passionate and drawn to adventurous partners. They require independence and meaningful dialogue—routine quickly dampens their flame.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these individuals thrive in roles offering freedom and growth potential, such as teaching, consulting, or entrepreneurship. Financial stability emerges through focus rather than impulsive decisions.
Health December 6th natives benefit from active outdoor pursuits and intellectual stimulation. Nervous strain and restlessness demand mindfulness practices and adequate rest.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Earth).
Fun Facts About 6th December
Name Days in Your Language: Claus, Ira, Nicholas, Nichole, Nick, Nicklaus, Nickolas, Nico, Nicolas, Nicole, Nicolette, Nikki, Niko, Nikolas
Someone born on this day in 1959 would be 66 years old today — just 24,234 days into life, which is roughly 581,626 hours, 34,897,571 minutes, or 2,093,854,268 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 340. day of the year.
There are 25 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 49 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 6th December
- Janine Turner, American actress (1962)
- Ben Watt, English singer-songwriter, musician, author, DJ, and radio presenter (1962)
- David Lovering, American drummer (1961)
- Jonathan Melvoin, American musician (died 1996) (1961)
- Manuel Reuter, German race car driver (1961)
- Masahiko Katsuya, Japanese journalist and photographer (died 2018) (1960)
- Deborah Estrin, American computer scientist and academic (1959)
- Stephen Hepburn, English politician (1959)
- Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (died 2015) (1959)
- Stephen Muggleton, English computer scientist and engineer (1959)
Lives Remembered on 6th December
- Maggie Tabberer, Australian fashion model and television personality (born 1936) (2024)
- Peter Vaughan, British actor (born 1923) (2016)
- Ko Chun-hsiung, Taiwanese actor, director, and politician (born 1945) (2015)
- Liu Juying, Chinese general and politician (born 1917) (2015)
- Nicholas Smith, British actor (born 1934) (2015)
- Ralph H. Baer, German-American video game designer, created the Magnavox Odyssey (born 1922) (2014)
- Jimmy Del Ray, American wrestler and manager (born 1962) (2014)
- Fred Hawkins, American golfer (born 1923) (2014)
- Luke Somers, English-American photographer and journalist (born 1981) (2014)
- Jean-Pierre Desthuilliers, French poet and critic (born 1939) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 6th December
- Anniversary of the Founding of Quito (Ecuador)
- Armed Forces Day (Ukraine)
- Christian feast day: Abraham of Kratia
- Christian feast day: Aemilianus (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Denise and companions
- Christian feast day: Blessed János Scheffler
- Christian feast day: María del Monte Carmelo Sallés y Barangueras
- Christian feast day: Nicholas of Myra, and its related observances: Saint Nicholas Day, where Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus leaves little presents in children's shoes. (International)
- Christian feast day: December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Spain)
- Day of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Finland from Russia in 1917.
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (Canada)
What Happened on 6th December?
- Donald Trump's administration officially announces the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (2017)
- Venezuelan parliamentary election: For the first time in 17 years, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela loses its majority in parliament. (2015)
- NASA reveals photographs taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water on Mars. (2006)
- An Iranian Air Force C-130 military transport aircraft crashes into a ten-floor apartment building in a residential area of Tehran, killing all 94 on board and 12 more on the ground. (2005)
- A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc.: The Recording Industry Association of America sues the peer-to-peer file-sharing service Napster, alleging copyright infringement. (1999)
- in Venezuela, Hugo Chávez is victorious in presidential elections. (1998)
- The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Saquinavir, the first protease inhibitor to treat HIV/AIDS. Within 2 years of its approval, annual deaths from AIDS in the United States fall from over 50,000 to approximately 18,000. (1995)
- The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, India, is demolished, leading to widespread riots causing the death of over 1,500 people. (1992)
- Yugoslav Wars: In Croatia, forces of the Serb-dominated Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) heaviest bombardment of Dubrovnik during a siege of seven months. (1991)
- A military jet of the Italian Air Force, abandoned by its pilot after an on-board fire, crashed into a high school near Bologna, Italy, killing 12 students and injuring 88 other people. (1990)