Monday, 21st July 2025 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! Explore 59 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings partly cloudy with temperatures between 17°C and 31°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Monday, 21st July in Madrid, ES.
Monday, 21st July 2025 falls on a date marked by several significant historical moments across different continents and centuries. In 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike was sworn in as prime minister of Ceylon, becoming the world's first democratically elected female head of government, a milestone that challenged gender conventions in political leadership. More recently, in 2007, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released to unprecedented commercial success, selling 15 million copies within its first 24 hours and establishing itself as the fastest-selling book in history. These events, separated by decades, illustrate how this particular date has witnessed both transformative political change and cultural phenomena that captured global attention.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, serves as a major centre for culture, commerce and politics in Western Europe. The city's influence extends across business, art and tourism, drawing millions of visitors annually to its museums, historic neighbourhoods and architectural landmarks. On this July evening in the Spanish capital, conditions are partly cloudy, providing a pleasant backdrop for the city's summer activities.
The astronomical conditions favour those born under Cancer, as the moon reaches its waxing gibbous phase on this date. This lunar phase represents a period of growth and anticipation, typically associated with culmination of efforts and increasing visibility. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and location, making it a useful resource for exploring how specific days intersect with broader historical narratives and celestial movements.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 21st July 2025
The smallest gesture often carries the weight of conviction.
Fortune of the Day
21st July in the Stars – Star Sign Cancer
Personality Profile
Personality People born on July 21st blend Cancer's emotional sensitivity with Neptunian dreams and imagination. They are introspective thinkers with keen intuition and artistic sensibilities. The Moon infuses them with emotional intelligence and deep attachment to home and family.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are empathy, creativity, and the ability to read others emotionally. Weaknesses emerge through excessive sentimentality or escapism. They may struggle between practical demands and spiritual yearnings.
Love In relationships, they are devoted and crave emotional depth and understanding. They value partners who respect their inner world and share creative aspirations. Loyalty and security matter far more than surface attraction.
Caree & Finance Creative professions—art, writing, counseling—appeal strongly to them. Financial stability matters, yet security outweighs wealth accumulation. They thrive in supportive environments where intuition is valued and nurtured.
Health Emotional stress often manifests physically; they're sensitive to atmospheres. Water-based activities, meditation, and creative expression help release tension. Consistent sleep and gentle movement support emotional equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).
Fun Facts About 21st July
Name Days in Your Language: Alma, Erna, Ernest, Ernestina, Ernesto, Ernie, Wesley, West, Westin, Westley, Weston
Someone born on this day would be just 276 days old today — roughly 6,643 hours, 398,600 minutes, or 23,916,044 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 202. day of the year.
There are 163 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 30 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st July
- Endrick, Brazilian footballer (2006)
- Erling Haaland, Norwegian footballer (2000)
- Lia, South Korean singer (2000)
- Evan McPherson, American football player (1999)
- Maggie Lindemann, American singer-songwriter. (1998)
- Marie Bouzkova, Czech tennis player (1998)
- Mikael Ingebrigtsen, Norwegian footballer (1996)
- Jude Adjei-Barimah, Italian-American football player (1992)
- Jessica Barden, English actress (1992)
- Julia Beljajeva, Estonian épée fencer (1992)
Lives Remembered on 21st July
- Pau Alsina, Spanish motorcycle rider (born 2008) (2025)
- Tony Bennett, American singer (born 1926) (2023)
- Annie Ross, Scottish-American singer and actress (born 1930) (2020)
- Andrew Mlangeni, South African political activist (born 1925) (2020)
- Alene Duerk, U.S. Navy first female admiral (born 1920) (2018)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st July
- Christian feast day: Albert John Luthuli (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Arbogast
- Christian feast day: Barhadbesciabas
- Christian feast day: Carlos of Brazil (Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church)
- Christian feast day: Daniel (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Lawrence of Brindisi
- Christian feast day: Praxedes
- Christian feast day: Victor of Marseilles
- Christian feast day: July 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Liberation Day in 1944 (Guam)
- Belgian National Day (Belgium)
- Racial Harmony Day (Singapore)
- Summer Kazanskaya (Russia)
What Happened on 21st July?
- A Bangladesh Air Force Chengdu FT-7BGI crashes shortly after takeoff into Milestone School campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 35 people and injuring 173. (2025)
- U.S. President Joe Biden announces he will no longer seek a second term and withdraws from the 2024 election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as she launches her own presidential campaign. (2024)
- The Barbenheimer phenomenon begins as two major motion pictures, Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy Barbie and Christopher Nolan's epic biographical thriller Oppenheimer, are released in theaters on the same day and audiences, instead of creating a rivalry between the extremely dissimilar films, instead attend and praise both as an informal, surreal double feature. (2023)
- Yuen Long attack or "721 incident" in Hong Kong. Triad members indiscriminately beat civilians returning from protests while police failed to take action. (2019)
- Erden Eruç completes the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. (2012)
- NASA's Space Shuttle program ends with the landing of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. (2011)
- U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. (2010)
- Ram Baran Yadav is declared the first President of Nepal. (2008)
- Four attempted bomb attacks by Islamist extremists disrupt part of London's public transport system. (2005)
- At the conclusion of a fireworks display on Okura Beach in Akashi, Hyōgo, Japan, 11 people are killed and more than 120 are injured when a pedestrian footbridge connecting the beach to JR Asagiri Station becomes overcrowded and people leaving the event fall down in a domino effect. (2001)