Friday, 11th July 2025 in Stockholm

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! It's World Population Day. Explore 67 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm brings drizzly with temperatures between 12°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Friday, 11th July in Stockholm, SE.

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On Friday, 11th July 2025, Stockholm experiences drizzly conditions typical of Nordic summer weather. The Swedish capital sits on the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, comprising fourteen islands connected by bridges and ferries. Today marks a date in the Cancer zodiac period, whilst the moon appears as a waning crescent in the night sky.

Historical events on this date span centuries of significant occurrences. In 1960, Harper Lee published To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel exploring racial injustice and lost innocence in America's Deep South that would become a cornerstone of American literature. Nearly two decades later, in 1982, Italy defeated West Germany 3-1 to secure their third FIFA World Cup title, cementing their status among football's elite nations. The date also marks the abdication of Byzantine emperor Michael I Rangabe in 813, who relinquished power to his general Leo the Armenian amid political conspiracies and subsequently entered monastic life.

These historical markers represent only a fraction of the events documented for any given date. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, significant historical events, and notable births and deaths for any date and location worldwide. Users can explore how specific dates intersect with broader historical narratives and local conditions across different regions.

Find out what's happening today in Stockholm.

What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 11th July 2025

Drizzle

Sunrise 03:51
Sunset 21:55
Sunshine duration 11:28 hours
Daylight duration 18:04 hours

Maximum temperature 20.1°C
Minimum temperature 12.6°C

Wind speed 22.7km/h from NNE
Precipitation 0.3mm

Obstacles bend paths; they rarely block destinations entirely.

Fortune of the Day

11th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on July 11th combine deep emotional intelligence with transformative power. The Moon grants them strong intuition and empathic ability, while Pluto's influence adds psychological depth and insight. They naturally seek meaning beyond surface appearances.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in emotional depth and the capacity to heal others. They're loyal and protective toward loved ones. However, they can become overly introspective and feel overwhelmed by intensity, leading to withdrawal.

Love In relationships, they're devoted seekers of emotional authenticity over superficiality. They need partners who respect and reciprocate their intense inner worlds. Building trust takes time, yet their loyalty remains unshakeable.

Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in professions requiring empathy: therapy, social work, creative fields. Their instinct for hidden patterns makes them strong strategic thinkers. Financially, they're cautious and prioritize emotional security.

Health Emotional wellbeing forms the foundation of their physical health. They should actively set boundaries to avoid emotional exhaustion. Water activities, meditation, and nature time optimally support their inner balance.


That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 11th July

Name Days in Your Language: Alivia, Helga, Livia, Olga, Olive, Oliver, Olivia, Ollie, Quentin, Quincy, Quinn, Quintina, Quinton


Someone born on this day would be just 278 days old today — roughly 6,683 hours, 401,035 minutes, or 24,062,146 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 192. day of the year.


There are 173 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 28 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 11th July

  • Amad, Ivorian footballer (2002)
  • Ryan Rolison, American baseball player (1997)
  • Alessia Cara, Canadian singer-songwriter (1996)
  • Joey Bosa, American football player (1995)
  • Tyler Medeiros, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer (1995)
  • Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer (1994)
  • Anthony Milford, Australian rugby league player (1994)
  • Nina Nesbitt, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (1994)
  • Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer (1994)
  • Rebecca Bross, American gymnast (1993)

Lives Remembered on 11th July

  • Martin Cruz Smith, American author and screenwriter (born 1942) (2025)
  • Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) (2024)
  • Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) (2024)
  • Stanley Tshabalala, South African soccer player and coach (born 1949) (2024)
  • Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) (2023)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th July

  • Christian Feast Day: Benedict of Nursia
  • Christian Feast Day: Olga of Kiev
  • Christian Feast Day: Pope Pius I
  • Christian Feast Day: Thomas Sprott
  • Christian Feast Day: July 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • China National Maritime Day (China)
  • Day of the Bandoneón (Argentina)
  • Day of the Flemish Community (Flemish Community of Belgium)
  • Eleventh Night (Northern Ireland)
  • National Day of Remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Citizens of the Polish Republic committed by Ukrainian Nationalists (Poland, established by the 22 July 2016 resolution of Sejm in reference to the July 11, 1943 Volhynian Bloody Sunday)
  • Gospel Day (Kiribati)
  • National Day of Commemoration, held on the nearest Sunday to this date (Ireland)
  • The first day of Naadam (July 11–15) (Mongolia)
  • World Population Day (International)
  • International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, established by the U.N. in May 2024.

What Happened on 11th July?

  • Virgin Galactic launches its founder, Richard Branson, into space, the first company ever to do so. (2021)
  • Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. (2015)
  • Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. (2011)
  • The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. (2010)
  • In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. (2010)
  • Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. (2006)
  • Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins, lasting until 22 July. (1995)
  • Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. (1991)
  • Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. (1990)
  • A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. (1983)