Wednesday, 7th December 1977 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's International Civil Aviation Day. Explore 45 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 6°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Wednesday, 7th December in Paris, FR.
Paris on Wednesday, 7th December 1977 experienced rainy weather as the city lay under a waxing gibbous moon. Sagittarius was the dominant zodiac sign for those born on this date. Paris, situated along the Seine River in northern France, served as the nation's capital and cultural centre, drawing visitors and residents to its distinctive architecture and institutions.
Two significant historical events occurred on this day across different centuries. In 1972, construction workers discovered the remains of Martin Bormann near Lehrter Station in Berlin, concluding decades of speculation about the Nazi official's fate following his conviction in absentia at the Nuremberg trials. More than a century earlier, in 1942, a small unit of Royal Marines executed Operation Frankton during the Second World War, successfully damaging six ships in the port of Bordeaux in German-occupied France through an audacious commando raid.
Jack Fingleton, the Australian cricketer, achieved a notable milestone on this day in 1936 when he became the first player to score centuries in four consecutive Test innings, establishing a record that would define his place in cricket history. This achievement reflected both his technical skill and consistent performance across multiple matches at the highest level of international competition.
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Fortune of the Day
7th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on December 7th embody the quintessential Sagittarius spirit: optimistic, curious, and relentlessly seeking new experiences. They think big, dream boldly, and inspire others with their infectious enthusiasm for life.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in wisdom, authenticity, and courage to push boundaries. However, impatience and a tendency toward overoptimism can sometimes lead them into unrealistic ventures.
Love In relationships, these individuals seek partners who share their passion for adventure. They value honesty and intellectual connection but may shy away from routine and emotional intensity.
Caree & Finance Careers in education, travel, law, or spirituality appeal to them strongly. Financial stability comes better through patient planning than impulsive decisions.
Health These natives thrive with physical activity and fresh challenges. They should monitor their tendency toward overextension and ensure adequate rest for mental recovery.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Fire).
Fun Facts About 7th December
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Someone born on this day in 1977 would be 48 years old today — just 17,658 days into life, which is roughly 423,800 hours, 25,428,006 minutes, or 1,525,680,388 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 341. day of the year.
There are 24 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 49 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 7th December
- Dan Bilzerian, American poker player and internet celebrity (1980)
- John Terry, English footballer (1980)
- Lampros Choutos, Greek-Italian footballer (1979)
- Ayako Fujitani, Japanese actress and screenwriter (1979)
- Suzannah Lipscomb, English historian, academic and television presenter (1978)
- Eric Chavez, American baseball player and sportscaster (1977)
- Luke Donald, English golfer (1977)
- Dominic Howard, English drummer and producer (1977)
- Alan Faneca, American football player (1976)
- Ivan Franceschini, Italian footballer (1976)
Lives Remembered on 7th December
- Darby Crash, American punk rock vocalist and songwriter (born 1958) (1980)
- Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, English-American astronomer and astrophysicist (born 1900) (1979)
- Alexander Wetmore, American ornithologist and paleontologist (born 1886) (1978)
- Paul Gibb, English cricketer and umpire (born 1913) (1977)
- Peter Carl Goldmark, Hungarian-American engineer (born 1906) (1977)
- Georges Grignard, French race car driver (born 1905) (1977)
- Paul Bragg, American nutritionist (born 1895) (1976)
- Thornton Wilder, American novelist and playwright (born 1897) (1975)
- Hardie Albright, American actor (born 1903) (1975)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 7th December
- Armed Forces Flag Day (India)
- Christian feast day: Aemilianus (Greek Church)
- Christian feast day: Ambrose
- Christian feast day: Buíte of Monasterboice
- Christian feast day: Maria Giuseppa Rossello
- Christian feast day: Sabinus of Spoleto
- Christian feast day: December 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Eve of the Immaculate Conception-related observances: Day of the Little Candles, begins after sunset (Colombia)
- International Civil Aviation Day
- National Heroes Day (East Timor)
- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (United States)
- Spitak Remembrance Day (Armenia)
What Happened on 7th December?
- British racing driver Lando Norris wins the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2025 with McLaren. (2025)
- An attempted coup takes place in Benin, but is thwarted, and order restored. (2025)
- Battle of Damascus (2024): Syrian opposition forces enter the Rif Dimashq Governorate, reaching within 20 km of the capital Damascus. (2024)
- Aztec High School shooting: William Atchison kills two students at his former high school. (2017)
- Pakistan International Airlines Flight 661, a domestic passenger flight from Chitral to Islamabad, operated by an ATR-42-500 crashes near Havelian, killing all 47 on board. (2016)
- The JAXA probe Akatsuki successfully enters orbit around Venus five years after the first attempt. (2015)
- The annual furry convention Midwest FurFest is targeted in an unsolved chlorine gas attack. (2014)
- Rigoberto Alpizar, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 924 who allegedly claimed to have a bomb, is shot and killed by a team of U.S. federal air marshals at Miami International Airport. (2005)
- The Conservative Party of Canada is officially registered, following the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. (2003)
- The Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter, a little more than six years after it was launched by Space Shuttle Atlantis during Mission STS-34. (1995)