Sunday, 25th January 2009 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's World Opposite Day. Explore 66 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam brings cloudy with temperatures between 0°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 25th January in Amsterdam, NL.
On 25 January 2009, Amsterdam experienced cloudy conditions typical of the Dutch winter season. The city, built on a network of canals and renowned for its distinctive architecture and cultural institutions, sits in the Netherlands as one of Europe's most visited urban centres. The weather patterns reflect the maritime climate characteristic of the Low Countries during the winter months.
Historical events have frequently marked this date across centuries. In 1890, American journalist Nellie Bly completed a circumnavigation of the globe by land and sea in a record-breaking 72 days, demonstrating the possibilities of modern travel and journalistic ambition during the Victorian era. More recently, in 2010, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from Beirut, Lebanon, killing all 90 people on board, marking one of aviation's significant tragedies in the region.
For those born on this date, the zodiac sign is Aquarius, associated with characteristics of innovation and independent thinking. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase on 25 January 2009, indicating it had progressed significantly through its cycle and would soon reach full illumination. This combination of celestial influences occurs during the winter period in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 25th January 2009
Brick upon brick builds without questioning the structure.
Fortune of the Day
25th January in the Stars – Star Sign Aquarius
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 25 January blend classic Capricorn discipline with Mercurial intellect and communication skill. They appear reserved but possess sharp analytical minds and strategic vision. This combination makes them reliable problem-solvers with intellectual depth and quiet confidence.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in analytical clarity, endurance, and the ability to structure complex goals methodically. Weaknesses include perfectionism and emotional restraint, which can hinder closeness and spontaneity in relationships.
Love In romance, those born on this day seem cool at first but develop deep loyalty over time. They value intellectual compatibility and need partners who respect their ambition and understand their quiet affection.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these individuals seek roles with responsibility and intellectual challenge. Management, finance, law, or science suit them well. The number 8 influence supports wealth through strategic planning and long-term vision.
Health These natives risk stress from overwork and need movement and mental breaks for balance. Their melancholic tendency requires emotional outlets and creative expression. Structured routines strengthen their overall wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Earth).
Fun Facts About 25th January
Name Days in Your Language: Amari, Amarion, Amir, Amira, Gwayne, Hakon, Hawk, Jamari, Prince, Princess
Someone born on this day in 2009 would be 17 years old today — just 6,302 days into life, which is roughly 151,255 hours, 9,075,304 minutes, or 544,518,266 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 25. day of the year.
There are 340 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 4 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 25th January
- Lil Mosey, American rapper (2002)
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italian tennis player (2001)
- Noah Hanifin, American ice hockey player (1997)
- Mohamed Hany, Egyptian footballer (1996)
- Seunghee, South Korean singer and television personality (1996)
- Adama Traoré, Spanish footballer (1996)
- Ariana DeBose, American actress, singer, and dancer (1991)
- Ahmed Hegazi, Egyptian footballer (1991)
- Apostolos Giannou, Greek-Australian footballer (1990)
- Lee Jun-ho, South Korean singer and actor (1990)
Lives Remembered on 25th January
- Paavo Berglund, Finnish violinist and conductor (born 1929) (2012)
- Jacques Maisonrouge, French businessman (born 1924) (2012)
- Franco Pacini, Italian astrophysicist and academic (born 1939) (2012)
- Robert Sheran, American lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1916) (2012)
- Vassilis C. Constantakopoulos Greek captain and businessman (born 1935) (2011)
- Vincent Cronin, Welsh historian and author (born 1924) (2011)
- Ali Hassan al-Majid, Iraqi general and politician, Iraqi Minister of Defence (born 1941) (2010)
- Eleanor F. Helin, American astronomer (born 1932) (2009)
- Ewald Kooiman, Dutch organist and educator (born 1938) (2009)
- Kim Manners, American director and producer (born 1951) (2009)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 25th January
- Betico Day (Aruba)
- Burns Night (Scotland)
- Christian feast day: Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Wales)
- Christian feast day: Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches, which concludes the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity)
- Christian feast day: Gregory the Theologian (Eastern (Byzantine) Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: The last day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Christian ecumenism)
- Christian feast day: January 25 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- National Nutrition Day (Indonesia)
- National Police Day (Egypt)
- National Voters' Day (India)
- Revolution Day 2011 (Egypt)
- Tatiana Day or Russian Students Day (Russia, Eastern Orthodox)
What Happened on 25th January?
- The first wave of the Egyptian revolution begins throughout the country, marked by street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, riots, labour strikes, and violent clashes. (2011)
- Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Na'ameh, Lebanon, killing 90. (2010)
- Mexican professional wrestler Juana Barraza is arrested in connection with the serial killing of at least ten elderly women. (2006)
- A stampede at the Mandhradevi temple in Maharashtra, India kills at least 258. (2005)
- Invasion of Iraq: A group of people leave London, England, for Baghdad, Iraq, to serve as human shields, intending to prevent the U.S.-led coalition troops from bombing certain locations. (2003)