Saturday, 11th January 1992 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! It's International Thank-You Day. Explore 49 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings cloudy with temperatures between -1°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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, 11th January in Madrid, ES.
On Saturday, 11th January 1992, Madrid experienced cloudy conditions typical of the Spanish capital's winter weather. The city, situated on the Meseta Central plateau at over 600 metres elevation, has a continental climate characterised by cold winters and hot summers. Astrologically, this date fell under the Capricorn sign, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, having recently passed its full state.
Throughout history, 11th January has marked significant moments across Europe and beyond. In 1923, troops from France and Belgium invaded the Ruhr region to enforce reparations payments from the Weimar Republic following the First World War, a military occupation that would last until 1930. The date also witnessed a pivotal moment in 1787 when German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered two moons orbiting Uranus, which his son John would later name Oberon and Titania, expanding human understanding of the solar system. These discoveries and interventions have shaped the historical record considerably.
Beyond the events of centuries past, the modern world continues to record significant occurrences. Trade disputes, political crises, and humanitarian challenges regularly mark this date in contemporary times, reminding us that history unfolds continuously across all nations and sectors of society.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 11th January 1992
Silence listens better than speech speaks.
Fortune of the Day
11th January in the Stars – Star Sign Capricorn
Personality Profile
Personality People born on January 11 blend Capricorn discipline with Venusian refinement. Reserved on the surface, they possess subtle sensuality and artistic inclination. Their ambitions are grounded, their goals methodically constructed.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: reliability, strategic thinking, aesthetic sensibility. Weaknesses: emotional restraint, perfectionism, occasional rigidity. They navigate the tension between passion and control.
Love Those born this day seek deep, meaningful partnerships. Their love develops slowly but becomes steadfast and devoted. They value intellectual depth and emotional authenticity equally.
Caree & Finance Ideal careers blend creativity with structure: architecture, design, financial planning. They build lasting wealth through proven strategies, avoiding get-rich-quick schemes.
Health Saturn encourages disciplined health routines and fitness. They thrive with structured exercise—yoga or dance appeals to their grace. Creative outlets remain vital for emotional balance.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 11th January
Name Days in Your Language: Annora, Chaya, Honey, Honora, Honoria, Nora
Someone born on this day in 1992 would be 34 years old today — just 12,529 days into life, which is roughly 300,712 hours, 18,042,731 minutes, or 1,082,563,908 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 11. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 355 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th January
- Nick Solak, American baseball player (1995)
- Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player (1993)
- Park Junghwan, South Korean Go player (1993)
- Michael Keane, English footballer (1993)
- Will Keane, Irish footballer (1993)
- Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer (1992)
- Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer (1992)
- Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer (1991)
- Malik Jackson, American football player (1990)
- Demario Davis, American football player (1989)
Lives Remembered on 11th January
- Josef Gingold, Belarusian-American violinist and educator (born 1909) (1995)
- Onat Kutlar, Turkish author and poet (born 1936) (1995)
- Lewis Nixon, U.S. Army captain (born 1918) (1995)
- Theodor Wisch, German general (born 1907) (1995)
- Helmut Poppendick, German physician (born 1902) (1994)
- Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905) (1991)
- Carolyn Haywood, American author and illustrator (born 1898) (1990)
- Ray Moore, English radio host (born 1942) (1989)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th January
- Children's Day (Tunisia)
- Christian feast day: Anastasius of Suppentonia (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Leucius of Brindisi (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Paulinus II of Aquileia
- Christian feast day: Pope Hyginus
- Christian feast day: Theodosius the Cenobiarch
- Christian feast day: Thomas of Cori
- Christian feast day: Vitalis of Gaza (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: January 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Eugenio María de Hostos Day (Puerto Rico)
- Independence Resistance Day (Morocco)
- Kagami biraki (Japan)
- National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (United States)
- Republic Day (Albania)
- Carmentalia (January 11th and January 15th) (Rome)
- Prithvi Jayanti (Nepal)
What Happened on 11th January?
- COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei: Municipal health officials in Wuhan announce the first recorded death from COVID-19. (2020)
- One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia. (2013)
- Illinois Governor George Ryan commutes the death sentences of 167 prisoners on Illinois's death row based on the Jon Burge scandal. (2003)
- Over 100 people are killed in the Sidi-Hamed massacre in Algeria. (1998)
- Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. (1996)
- 51 people are killed in a plane crash in María La Baja, Colombia. (1995)
- The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin. (1994)
- The Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened. (1986)
- United Airlines Flight 2885 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing three. (1983)
- The first episode of Finnish children's TV show Pikku Kakkonen ("Little Number Two") is aired on Yle TV2. (1977)