Wednesday, 7th January 2015 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 47 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between -1°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its new 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 Wednesday, 7th January in Paris, FR.
Wednesday, 7th January 2015 fell under the zodiac sign of Capricorn, whilst the moon was in its new phase. The weather in Paris on this date was cloudy. Paris, the capital of France, is situated on the Seine river in north-central France and serves as the country's political, cultural and economic centre.
Throughout history, 7th January has marked significant moments across Europe and beyond. In 1989, Sutton United achieved one of the most celebrated upsets in FA Cup history when the fifth-tier English football club defeated top-tier Coventry City in a match that remains memorable in sporting annals. That same year saw Iranian representatives deliver a letter to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, encouraging him to consider Islam as an alternative to communism. French physicist Marguerite Perey made a notable contribution to science in 1939 when she identified francium, the last naturally occurring element to be discovered rather than synthesised.
The date has also witnessed pivotal governmental transitions. In 2020, Spain formed its first coalition government since the Second Republic following 253 days without an operational administration. These events demonstrate how a single date can encompass diverse developments ranging from scientific discovery to political reorganisation and sporting achievement.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 7th January 2015
Salt preserves not through force, but through its nature.
Fortune of the Day
7th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 7th embody classic Capricorn traits: ambitious, serious-minded and practical. They carry natural authority and work methodically toward their goals. A quiet reserve gives them depth and contemplative nature.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include discipline, endurance and strategic thinking. They are reliable partners and professionals. Weaknesses involve rigidity, emotional guardedness and a tendency toward pessimism or self-doubt.
Love In relationships these individuals appear distant initially but are profoundly loyal and caring. They seek partners who value their seriousness and appreciate long-term stability. Emotional expression feels difficult, yet their dependability is unshakeable.
Caree & Finance Financial security and professional status matter deeply. They excel in management, administration and skilled trades. The numerological 8 amplifies business acumen and ambition for material success and wealth-building.
Health These individuals tend toward chronic stress from overcommitment. Structured routines support their wellbeing. Regular exercise and conscious relaxation help prevent tension, burnout and age-related health challenges.
That night, the moon was in its new moon phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
Fun Facts About 7th January
Name Days in Your Language: Alda, Aldea, Alden, Aldo, Aldric, Canute, Knut, Knute, Millard, Miller
Someone born on this day in 2015 would be 11 years old today — just 4,110 days into life, which is roughly 98,653 hours, 5,919,194 minutes, or 355,151,650 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 7. day of the year.
There are 358 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 7th January
- Blue Ivy Carter, American singer and actress (2012)
- Chloe Chua, Singaporean violinist, 2018 joint 1st prize winner of the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists (2007)
- Ryan Dunn, American basketball player (2003)
- Marcus Scribner, American actor (2000)
- Ozzie Albies, Curaçaoan baseball player (1997)
- Lamar Jackson, American football player (1997)
- Alex Nedeljkovic, American ice hockey player (1996)
- Jordan Bell, American basketball player (1995)
- Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstani tennis player (1995)
- Jarnell Stokes, American basketball player (1994)
Lives Remembered on 7th January
- Jim Anderton, Former New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister (born 1938) (2018)
- France Gall, French singer (born 1947) (2018)
- Mário Soares, Portuguese politician; 16th President of Portugal (born 1924) (2017)
- Bill Foster, American basketball player and coach (born 1929) (2016)
- John Johnson, American basketball player (born 1947) (2016)
- Kitty Kallen, American singer (born 1921) (2016)
- Judith Kaye, American lawyer and jurist (born 1938) (2016)
- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Indian lawyer and politician, Indian Minister of Home Affairs (born 1936) (2016)
- Mompati Merafhe, Botswana general and politician, Vice-President of Botswana (born 1936) (2015)
- Rod Taylor, Australian-American actor and screenwriter (born 1930) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 7th January
- Christian Feast Day: André Bessette (Canada)
- Christian Feast Day: Blessed Marie Thérèse Haze
- Christian Feast Day: Canute Lavard
- Christian Feast Day: Felix and Januarius
- Christian Feast Day: Lucian of Antioch
- Christian Feast Day: Raymond of Penyafort
- Christian Feast Day: Synaxis of John the Forerunner & Baptist (Julian calendar)
- Christian Feast Day: January 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches using the Julian calendar, Rastafari) Christmas in Russia
- Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches using the Julian calendar, Rastafari) Christmas in Ukraine
- Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches using the Julian calendar, Rastafari) Christmas in Serbia
- Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches using the Julian calendar, Rastafari) Ethiopian Christmas
- Christmas (Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches using the Julian calendar, Rastafari) Remembrance Day of the Dead (Armenia)
- Distaff Day (medieval Europe)
- Pioneer's Day (Liberia)
- Tricolour Day or Festa del Tricolore (Italy)
- Victory from Genocide Day (Cambodia)
What Happened on 7th January?
- A series of wildfires ravage the Greater Los Angeles area, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 13,401 structures destroyed. (2025)
- The longest U.S. House of Representatives speaker election since the December 1859 – February 1860 U.S. speaker election concludes and Kevin McCarthy is elected 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. (2023)
- The 6.4Mw 2019–20 Puerto Rico earthquakes kill four and injure nine in southern Puerto Rico. (2020)
- Two gunmen commit mass murder at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, executing twelve people and wounding eleven others. (2015)
- A car bomb explodes outside a police college in the Yemeni capital Sanaa with at least 38 people reported dead and more than 63 injured. (2015)
- A hot air balloon crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, killing all 11 people on board. (2012)
- The Senate trial in the impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton begins. (1999)
- A British Aerospace Jetstream 41 operating as United Express Flight 6291 crashes in Gahanna, Ohio, killing five of the eight people on board. (1994)
- The Fourth Republic of Ghana is inaugurated with Jerry Rawlings as president. (1993)
- Bosnian War: The Bosnian Army executes a surprise attack at the village of Kravica in Srebrenica. (1993)