Sunday, 12th January 1947 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 43 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 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Sunday, 12th January in London, GB.
On Sunday, 12th January 1947, London experienced drizzly conditions under a waxing crescent moon, with residents born under the Capricorn zodiac sign marking the middle of winter. The British capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, served as the political and cultural centre of a nation still recovering from the Second World War, with much of the city's infrastructure bearing the scars of wartime bombing.
Historical records reveal that significant events have occurred on this date across various centuries. In 1916, Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann became the first German aviators to be awarded the Pour le Mérite, Germany's highest military honour, recognising their exceptional service during the First World War. More recently, in 2010, Iranian physicist Massoud Ali-Mohammadi was assassinated whilst leaving his home for the University of Tehran, where he held a professorial position, marking a significant loss to the scientific community.
The date also carries relevance for institutional heritage and conservation efforts. In 1895, The National Trust was founded as a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, establishing an enduring framework for preserving natural and cultural heritage across the United Kingdom. This organisation would come to protect countless sites and landscapes of historical significance.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 12th January 1947
Harmonious intervals arise from distance, not proximity.
Fortune of the Day
12th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on January 12th blend classic Capricorn discipline with subtle elegance and sensuality through Venus's influence. They appear reserved yet warm, building genuine, lasting connections. Their stability and practical wisdom make them dependable anchors in others' lives.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: ambition, organizational skill, emotional constancy, and artistic sensitivity. Weaknesses: rigid expectations and emotional suppression through duty. Excessive control stifles spontaneity and joy.
Love These individuals build slowly but deeply. They seek substance in partners, not surface attraction. Venus softens typical Capricorn coldness: affection shows through reliability and meaningful gestures.
Caree & Finance Success comes through patience and strategic thinking. They thrive in structured roles—management, finance, architecture, crafts. Financial security is paramount; they systematically build lasting wealth.
Health Physically robust but vulnerable to stress-related tension. Movement and creative outlets aid relaxation. Regular breaks and sensory activities—music, massage—prevent emotional hardening.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Fire).
Fun Facts About 12th January
Name Days in Your Language: Alain, Alaina, Alan, Alana, Alanna, Alayna, Allan, Allen, Allena, Lana, Lanna
Someone born on this day in 1947 would be 79 years old today — just 28,944 days into life, which is roughly 694,668 hours, 41,680,135 minutes, or 2,500,808,141 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 12. day of the year.
There are 353 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th January
- Randy Jones, American baseball player (died 2025) (1950)
- Sheila Jackson Lee, American lawyer, judge, and politician (died 2024) (1950)
- Göran Lindblad, Swedish dentist and politician (1950)
- Bob McEwen, American businessman and politician (1950)
- Dorrit Moussaieff, Israeli-Icelandic jewelry designer and businesswoman, 5th First Lady of Iceland (1950)
- Kentarō Haneda, Japanese pianist and composer (died 2007) (1949)
- Ottmar Hitzfeld, German footballer and manager (1949)
- Hamadi Jebali, Tunisian engineer, journalist, and politician, 19th Prime Minister of Tunisia (1949)
- Haruki Murakami, Japanese novelist, short-story writer, and essayist (1949)
- Kenny Allen, English footballer (1948)
Lives Remembered on 12th January
- Rick Garcia (activist), American LGBTQ rights activist (born 1956) (2026)
- Leslie Charleson, American actress (born 1945) (2025)
- Claude Jarman Jr., American actor and producer (born 1934) (2025)
- Lisa Marie Presley, American singer-songwriter (born 1968) (2023)
- Sharad Yadav, Indian politician, 30th Minister of Civil Aviation, 29th Labour Minister (born 1947) (2023)
- Ronnie Spector, American singer (born 1943) (2022)
- Sir Roger Scruton, English philosopher and writer (born 1944) (2020)
- Keith Jackson, American sports commentator and journalist (born 1928) (2018)
- William Peter Blatty, American writer and filmmaker (born 1928) (2017)
- Graham Taylor, English football player and manager (born 1944) (2017)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th January
- Christian feast day: Aelred of Rievaulx
- Christian feast day: Benedict Biscop
- Christian feast day: Bernard of Corleone
- Christian feast day: Marguerite Bourgeoys
- Christian feast day: Tatiana
- Christian feast day: January 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Memorial Day (Turkmenistan)
- National Youth Day (India)
- Prosecutor General's Day (Russia)
- Yennayer (Algeria)
- Zanzibar Revolution Day (Tanzania)
What Happened on 12th January?
- Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts and kills 39 people. (2020)
- Ten people are killed and 15 wounded in a bombing near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. (2016)
- Government raids kill 143 Boko Haram fighters in Kolofata, Cameroon. (2015)
- Violent protests occur in Bucharest, Romania, as two-day-old demonstrations continue against President Traian Băsescu's economic austerity measures. Clashes are reported in numerous Romanian cities between protesters and law enforcement officers. (2012)
- An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing between 220,000 and 300,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince. (2010)
- Comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught), one of the brightest comets ever observed is at its zenith visible during the day. (2007)
- A stampede during the Stoning of the Devil ritual on the last day at the Hajj in Mina, Saudi Arabia, kills at least 362 Muslim pilgrims. (2006)
- Deep Impact launches from Cape Canaveral on a Delta II rocket. (2005)
- The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
- Downtown Disney opens to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. (2001)