Sunday, 25th January 2026 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Opposite Day. Explore 66 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 rainy with temperatures between 5°C and 7°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 London, GB.
Sunday, 25 January 2026 marks another day in London's historical record, a city that has witnessed centuries of significant events and figures. The day invites reflection on moments that have shaped global affairs, from political upheavals to scientific breakthroughs. Among the notable occurrences on this date, the Arab Spring uprising began in 2011 when Egyptian citizens launched the Day of Anger protests, ultimately forcing President Hosni Mubarak from office after three decades of rule. Similarly, American journalist Nellie Bly completed her record-breaking circumnavigation of the globe in 1890, accomplishing the feat in just 72 days and capturing public imagination across continents.
London, the capital of England and a major global financial centre, sits on the Thames estuary in the south-east of the country. The city remains one of the world's most influential cultural and political hubs, with a metropolitan area encompassing over nine million residents. On this particular Sunday, the weather proves rainy across the capital, typical of London's temperate maritime climate during the winter months. The atmospheric conditions reflect the waning gibbous moon phase visible in the night sky, while astrologically the date falls under the sign of Aquarius, associated with innovation and forward thinking.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 25th January 2026
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Fortune of the Day
25th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).
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 would be just 72 days old today — roughly 1,742 hours, 104,579 minutes, or 6,274,778 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
- Gloria Romero, Filipino actress (born 1933) (2025)
- Sanath Nishantha, Sri Lankan politician (born 1975) (2024)
- Neagu Djuvara, Romanian historian, essayist, philosopher, journalist, novelist and diplomat (born 1916) (2018)
- Stephen P. Cohen, Canadian academic (born 1945) (2017)
- Robert Garcia, American politician (born 1933) (2017)
- John Hurt, English actor (born 1940) (2017)
- Harry Mathews, American novelist and poet (born 1930) (2017)
- Marcel Prud'homme, Canadian politician (born 1934) (2017)
- Mary Tyler Moore, American actress and producer (born 1936) (2017)
- John Leggett, American author and academic (born 1917) (2015)
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?
- A mining company's dam collapses in Brumadinho, Brazil, a south-eastern city, killing 270 people. (2019)
- An Ariane 5 rocket is launched carrying SES-14, Al Yah 3, and NASA's Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, but the satellites end up in the wrong orbit. (2018)
- A clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in the Philippines kills 44 members of Special Action Force (SAF), at least 18 from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and five from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. (2015)
- At least 50 people are killed and 120 people are injured in a prison riot in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. (2013)
- 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)
- A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia killing at least 1,000. (1999)