Sunday, 25th January 1987 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 drizzly with temperatures between 2°C and 4°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 London, GB.
On 25 January 1987, London experienced drizzly conditions as the capital moved through a waxing gibbous moon phase under the Aquarius zodiac sign. London, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the country's political, economic and cultural centre, with a population exceeding nine million people across its metropolitan area. The city's temperate maritime climate often produces such overcast, damp weather patterns typical of winter months in the region.
Historical events of significance have marked this calendar date across centuries. In 1890, American journalist Nellie Bly completed her remarkable circumnavigation of the globe in just 72 days, a record-breaking achievement that captured global attention and demonstrated the possibilities of modern travel. A century later, the Arab Spring would begin to reshape the Middle Eastern political landscape when Egyptian protests erupted on the Day of Anger in 2011, ultimately leading to the fall of President Hosni Mubarak's three-decade rule. These moments reflect the profound ways individual endeavour and collective action have altered the course of history on this particular date.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 25th January 1987
Silence often outweighs a thousand explanations.
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 waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Fire).
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 1987 would be 39 years old today — just 14,317 days into life, which is roughly 343,623 hours, 20,617,395 minutes, or 1,237,043,753 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
- Apostolos Giannou, Greek-Australian footballer (1990)
- Lee Jun-ho, South Korean singer and actor (1990)
- Tatiana Golovin, French tennis player (1988)
- Ryota Ozawa, Japanese actor (1988)
- Maria Kirilenko, Russian tennis player (1987)
- Chris O'Grady, English footballer (1986)
- Brent Celek, American football player (1985)
- Hwang Jung-eum, South Korean actress (1985)
- Tina Karol, Ukrainian singer and Eurovision Song Contest 2006 contestant (1985)
- Acie Law, American basketball player (1985)
Lives Remembered on 25th January
- Ava Gardner, American actress (born 1922) (1990)
- Colleen Moore, American actress (born 1899) (1988)
- Frank J. Lynch, American lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1922) (1987)
- Ilias Iliou, Greek jurist and politician (born 1904) (1985)
- Mikhail Suslov, Russian economist and politician (born 1902) (1982)
- Adele Astaire, American actress, singer, and dancer (born 1896) (1981)
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)