Thursday, 19th January 1961 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 55 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 1°C and 6°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon 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 Thursday, 19th January in London, GB.
On 19 January 1961, London experienced drizzly conditions that characterised much of the winter weather across the British capital. The city, situated on the Thames estuary in south-east England, has long served as a major economic and political centre, with its influence extending across the United Kingdom and beyond. Under the full moon that night, those born on this date fell under the Capricorn zodiac sign, a constellation associated with discipline and pragmatism.
Historical events from this date span centuries and continents. In 1977, Iva Toguri was granted a full presidential pardon by Gerald Ford after having been convicted of treason for broadcasting Japanese propaganda during the Second World War. More recently, in 2007, Turkish-Armenian journalist and human-rights activist Hrant Dink was assassinated by a Turkish nationalist in Istanbul, an event that drew international attention to issues of press freedom and minority protection in the region.
The weather on this particular Thursday in London was drizzly, with the full moon visible overhead and Capricorn dominating the night sky. DayAtlas provides users with a comprehensive database of historical events, weather conditions, notable births and deaths across any date and location, making it a valuable resource for understanding the significance of any calendar day throughout history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 19th January 1961
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Fortune of the Day
19th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 19th blend classic Capricorn discipline with softer Venus influences from their second decan. They appear reserved yet possess subtle elegance and sensuality that draws others in. Their ambitions are serious but less harsh than typical Capricorns.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: practical, reliable, charming, constructive. Weaknesses: can seem controlling; emotional expression sometimes limited. Venus influence softens their natural severity, occasionally creating tension between duty and pleasure.
Love January 19th natives seek deep, lasting bonds with substantial emotional foundations. Their sensuality is understated yet present—they prefer intimate connections with meaning. They need partners who understand their ambitions and appreciate their subtle romantic nature.
Caree & Finance Career success comes through structured thinking, responsibility, and refined business instinct. They suit leadership roles, finance, or artistic management. Financial stability matters deeply—they invest wisely and think long-term.
Health Balanced routines with regular movement and mindful relaxation are essential. Those born January 19th tend toward muscle tension from stress but benefit from yoga or dance. They should take mental health as seriously as physical wellness.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 19th January
Name Days in Your Language: Bob, Bobbi, Bobbie, Bobby, Robbie, Robert, Roberta, Roberto, Robin, Robinson, Robyn
Someone born on this day in 1961 would be 65 years old today — just 23,820 days into life, which is roughly 571,686 hours, 34,301,172 minutes, or 2,058,070,374 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 19. day of the year.
There are 346 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 3 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 19th January
- Janine Antoni, Bahamian sculptor and photographer (1964)
- Ricardo Arjona, Guatemalan singer-songwriter and basketball player (1964)
- Michael Adams, American basketball player and coach (1963)
- Martin Bashir, English journalist (1963)
- John Bercow, English politician, Speaker of the House of Commons (1963)
- Hans Daams, Dutch cyclist (1962)
- Chris Sabo, American baseball player and coach (1962)
- Jeff Van Gundy, American basketball player and coach (1962)
- Paul McCrane, American actor, director, and singer (1961)
- Wayne Hemingway, English fashion designer, co-founded Red or Dead (1961)
Lives Remembered on 19th January
- Valentino, Italian fashion designer, founder of Valentino (born 1932) (2026)
- Jeff Torborg, American baseball player and manager (born 1941) (2025)
- Miguel Ferrer, American actor (born 1955) (2017)
- Richard Levins, American ecologist and geneticist (born 1930) (2016)
- Ettore Scola, Italian director and screenwriter (born 1931) (2016)
- Sheila Sim (Lady Attenborough), English actress (born 1922) (2016)
- Justin Capră, Romanian engineer and academic (born 1933) (2015)
- Michel Guimond, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1953) (2015)
- Ward Swingle, American-French singer-songwriter and conductor (born 1927) (2015)
- Azaria Alon, Ukrainian-Israeli environmentalist, co-founded the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (born 1918) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 19th January
- Christian feast day: Bassianus of Lodi
- Christian feast day: Faustina and Liberata of Como
- Christian feast day: Henry of Uppsala
- Christian feast day: Marius, Martha, Audifax, and Abachum
- Christian feast day: Mark of Ephesus (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Pontianus of Spoleto
- Christian feast day: Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester
- Christian feast day: January 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Confederate Heroes Day (Texas), and its related observance: Robert E. Lee Day (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi)
- Husband's Day (Iceland)
- Kokborok Day (Tripura, India)
- Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances: Timkat, or 20 during Leap Year (Ethiopian Orthodox)
- Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances: Vodici or Baptism of Jesus (North Macedonia)
What Happened on 19th January?
- Bytedance and sister companies are banned from the United States for "security concerns". (2025)
- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's probe lands on the moon, making Japan the 5th country to land a spacecraft on the moon. (2024)
- A bomb attack on an army convoy in the city of Bannu kills at least 26 Pakistani soldiers and injures 38 others. (2014)
- The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload is shut down by the FBI. (2012)
- Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is assassinated in front of his newspaper's Istanbul office by 17-year-old Turkish ultra-nationalist Ogün Samast. (2007)
- Four-man Team N2i, using only skis and kites, completes a 1,093-mile (1,759 km) trek to reach the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility for the first time since 1965 and for the first time ever without mechanical assistance. (2007)
- A Slovak Air Force Antonov An-24 crashes near Hejce, Hungary, killing 42. (2006)
- British Aerospace agrees to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electric Company, forming BAE Systems in November 1999. (1999)
- Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city. (1997)
- The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. (1996)