Monday, 18th January 2016 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 53 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 cloudy with temperatures between -2°C and 3°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 Monday, 18th January in London, GB.
On 18 January 2016, London experienced cloudy conditions as the moon entered its last quarter phase. The capital of England is a global centre for finance, culture and commerce, situated on the Thames in south-east England. Those born on this date fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign, characterised by practicality and determination.
Historically, this date marks several significant events across the centuries. In 1943, the Red Army established a crucial land corridor to Leningrad during Operation Iskra, breaking the German siege that had devastated the city. More recently, in 1990, Marion Barry, the mayor of Washington, D.C., was arrested during an FBI sting operation for possession of crack cocaine, an incident that dominated headlines and raised questions about corruption in American politics. These events, separated by decades, demonstrate how 18 January has repeatedly served as a turning point in both military history and political affairs.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 18th January 2016
Tension between two notes creates the song.
Fortune of the Day
18th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on January 18th blend Capricorn ambition with Venusian grace. They appear reserved yet possess subtle sensuality and charm. Their drive for success combines with genuine harmony – they achieve without coldness.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: discipline, pragmatism, and inner stability; they navigate challenges methodically. Weaknesses: rigid tendencies, emotional guardedness, sometimes pessimistic outlook.
Love Those born on this day are loyal if initially cautious partners. Venus influence grants sensual awareness and appreciation for beauty. They build slowly but secure emotional bonds.
Caree & Finance These individuals excel in structured, responsible roles—management, engineering, finance. Their ambition paired with practical thinking drives solid, long-term wealth building.
Health Regular routines optimally support their wellbeing. They should release emotional tension through sports or creativity, as Saturn energy tends toward rigidity.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Wood).
Fun Facts About 18th January
Name Days in Your Language: Faustina, Faustine, Fraser, Fraze
Someone born on this day in 2016 would be 10 years old today — just 3,733 days into life, which is roughly 89,600 hours, 5,376,039 minutes, or 322,562,384 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 18. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 348 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 3 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 18th January
- Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Canadian actress and dancer (2010)
- Wendy Shongwe, South African sprinter and soccer player (2003)
- Anastasia Zakharova, Russian tennis player (2002)
- Ki-Jana Hoever, Dutch footballer (2002)
- Karim Adeyemi, German footballer (2002)
- Karan Brar, American actor (1999)
- Tee Higgins, American football player (1999)
- Djorkaeff Reasco, Ecuadorian footballer (1999)
- Gary Trent Jr., American basketball player (1999)
- Mateus Ward, American actor (1999)
Lives Remembered on 18th January
- John Coughlin, American figure skater (born 1985) (2019)
- Lamia Al-Gailani Werr, Iraqi archaeologist (born 1938) (2019)
- Peter Abrahams, South African-Jamaican writer (born 1919) (2017)
- Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Baroness Heyhoe Flint, English cricketer, businesswoman and philanthropist (born 1939) (2017)
- Roberta Peters, American coloratura soprano (born 1930) (2017)
- Johnny Bach, American basketball player and coach (born 1924) (2016)
- Glenn Frey, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (born 1948) (2016)
- T. S. Sinnathuray, Judge of the High Court of Singapore (born 1930) (2016)
- Michel Tournier, French journalist and author (born 1924) (2016)
- Alberto Nisman, Argentinian lawyer and prosecutor (born 1963) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 18th January
- Christian feast day: Amy Carmichael (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: Athanasius of Alexandria (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Confession of Peter (Eastern Orthodox, some Anglican and Lutheran Churches)
- Christian feast day: Deicolus
- Christian feast day: Margaret of Hungary
- Christian feast day: Prisca
- Christian feast day: Blessed Regina Protmann
- Christian feast day: Volusianus of Tours
- Christian feast day: January 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Royal Thai Armed Forces Day (Thailand)
What Happened on 18th January?
- At least 45 people are killed and 292 others injured after two trains collide in Adamuz in the worst railway disaster in over a decade in Spain. (2026)
- The popular social media app, TikTok, is banned in the United States, after the passing of PAFACA. (2025)
- A helicopter crash in Ukraine leaves 14 people dead, including the country's Interior Minister, Denys Monastyrsky. (2023)
- An oil pipeline explosion near Tlahuelilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico, kills 137 people. (2019)
- A bus catches fire on the Samara–Shymkent road in Yrgyz District, Aktobe, Kazakhstan. The fire kills 52 passengers, with three passengers and two drivers escaping. (2018)
- More than 115,000 websites engage in an online protest against the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act in the US.[citation needed] The websites involved viewed the laws as infringing on the right to free speech and many of them temporarily shut down in protest. (2012)
- The Euphronios Krater is unveiled in Rome after being returned to Italy by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2008)
- The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and Germany sees the worst storm since 1999 with 13 deaths. Cyclone Kyrill causes at least 44 deaths across 20 countries in Western Europe. (2007)
- The Airbus A380, the world's largest commercial jet, is unveiled at a ceremony in Toulouse, France (2005)
- A bushfire kills four people and destroys more than 500 homes in Canberra, Australia. (2003)