Thursday, 10th July 1997 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 69 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 cloudy with temperatures between 13°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 10th July in London, GB.
On this day in history, notable events have unfolded across continents and centuries. In 2011, the closure of the British tabloid News of the World marked a significant moment in British media history. The publication ceased operations following allegations that it had hacked the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 attacks and relatives of deceased British soldiers. The same year saw tragedy on the Volga River when the Russian cruise liner Bulgaria sank during a storm in Tatarstan, resulting in 122 deaths. These events, separated by geography but united in their historical impact, reflect the volatile nature of both modern institutions and natural disasters.
In an earlier period, the political landscape of Africa shifted dramatically in 1978 when Moktar Ould Daddah, the first president of Mauritania, was removed from power in a military coup led by Mustafa Ould Salek. This coup represented a turning point in the nation's post-independence trajectory and reflected broader continental trends of political instability during that era.
London on 10th July 1997 experienced cloudy conditions typical of the British summer. The city, located in south-eastern England on the Thames, serves as the capital and largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. At the time, those born under the Cancer zodiac sign dominated astrological considerations, whilst the moon occupied its waning gibbous phase in the night sky.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th July 1997
Eight notes create harmony; one note creates nothing.
Fortune of the Day
10th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 10 July blend emotional depth with quiet determination. These Cancer natives are sensitive and intuitive, immediately sensing the moods around them. Their inner world is rich with feeling and memory.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: Empathy, reliability and protective instinct define these people. Weaknesses: They tend toward mood swings and can get lost in worry. Sometimes they seem overly reserved to others.
Love July 10th-borns crave emotional security and deep trust. They are loyal partners who want to create safety. Romance matters less to them than genuine connection and mutual understanding.
Caree & Finance Numerology 8 gives them business sense and ambition. They thrive in roles combining compassion with responsibility. Financially cautious, they enjoy building a secure nest.
Health These water signs should take emotional health seriously. Stress often manifests physically in them. Regular breaks in familiar settings help them maintain balance.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Fire).
Fun Facts About 10th July
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Someone born on this day in 1997 would be 28 years old today — just 10,505 days into life, which is roughly 252,141 hours, 15,128,508 minutes, or 907,710,506 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 191. day of the year.
There are 174 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 28 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th July
- April Ivy, Portuguese composer and singer (1999)
- San, South Korean singer and dancer (1999)
- Angus Cloud, American actor (died 2023) (1998)
- Chae Soo-bin, South Korean actress (1994)
- Han Yu, Chinese pool player (1992)
- Daishōmaru Shōgo, Japanese sumo wrestler (1991)
- Adam Reynolds, Australian rugby league player (1990)
- Trent Richardson, American football player (1990)
- Chiyonokuni Toshiki, Japanese sumo wrestler (1990)
Lives Remembered on 10th July
- Vakkom Majeed, Indian journalist and politician (born 1909) (2000)
- Eno Raud, Estonian author (born 1928) (1996)
- Mehmet Ali Aybar, Turkish lawyer and politician (born 1908) (1995)
- Ruth Krauss, American author and poet (born 1901) (1993)
- Sam Rolfe, American screenwriter and producer (born 1924) (1993)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th July
- Armed Forces Day (Mauritania)
- Christian feast day: Amalberga of Maubeuge
- Christian feast day: Canute IV of Denmark
- Christian feast day: Rufina and Secunda
- Christian feast day: Seven Brothers
- Christian feast day: Victoria, Anatolia, and Audax
- Christian feast day: July 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Independence Day (Bahamas), celebrates the independence of the Bahamas from the United Kingdom in 1973.
- Nikola Tesla Day
- Statehood Day (Wyoming)
What Happened on 10th July?
- EADS, the world's second-largest aerospace group is formed by the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DASA, and CASA. (2000)
- Bashar al-Assad succeeds his father Hafez al-Assad as President of Syria. (2000)
- In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 spectators, the final sets a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event. (1999)
- Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who claim they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest. (1998)
- In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. (1997)
- Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. (1997)
- Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi is released from house arrest. (1995)
- The NIOSH air filtration ratings update with the enactment of 42 CFR 84, previously published in the Federal Register. The new regulation includes rules governing the new N95 respirator standard. (1995)