Friday, 9th July 2010 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 67 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 28°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 Friday, 9th July in London, GB.
On Friday, 9th July 2010, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city marked another date in its long historical record. The weather that day reflected the typical summer patterns of the British capital, where cloud cover frequently dominates even during warmer months. London has served as a major global centre for commerce, culture and politics for centuries, remaining one of the world's most influential cities and a hub for international affairs.
Two significant moments in sporting history occurred on this date in previous decades. Italy claimed their fourth World Cup title in 2006, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in one of football's most memorable finals. Earlier, in 1955, Albert Einstein and Bertrand Russell issued the Russell–Einstein Manifesto alongside nine other prominent intellectuals and scientists, a seminal moment calling for urgent international dialogue on the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction.
Astrologically, individuals born on 9th July fall under the zodiac sign Cancer, and on this particular evening the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching its full luminosity in the lunar cycle. The waxing gibbous moon often represents a period of growth and energy building towards culmination, a phase traditionally associated with increased productivity and manifestation across many cultural traditions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 9th July 2010
A compass points nowhere until one accepts uncertainty first.
Fortune of the Day
9th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on July 9th blend deep emotional intelligence with intuitive insight. These Cancer natives are sensitive, introspective, and guided by a strong inner compass. They create emotional depth in all relationships and seek genuine connection.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in empathy and emotional clarity—they understand people instinctively. However, they can become overthinking or lost in feelings. Emotional sensitivity requires conscious balance for wellbeing.
Love Loyalty and emotional security are central to these natives' hearts. They love profoundly and expect real intimacy, not superficial games. A compassionate partner who honors their sensitivity is ideal.
Caree & Finance These natives thrive in roles requiring emotional intelligence: counseling, therapy, education, or art. Financial security provides emotional stability. Combining intuitive impulses with realistic planning serves them well.
Health Emotional wellbeing directly influences their physical health. Regular self-care, relaxation, and time in nature are essential. Mindfulness helps manage anxiety and rumination effectively.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Metal).
Fun Facts About 9th July
Name Days in Your Language: Averil, Avery, Junior, Misty
Someone born on this day in 2010 would be 15 years old today — just 5,758 days into life, which is roughly 138,208 hours, 8,292,501 minutes, or 497,550,097 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 190. day of the year.
There are 175 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 27 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 9th July
- Conor Bradley, Northern Irish footballer (2003)
- Claire Corlett, American voice actress (1999)
- Mitch Larkin, Australian swimmer (1993)
- DeAndre Yedlin, American footballer (1993)
- Mitchel Musso, American actor and singer (1991)
- Earl Bamber, New Zealand race car driver (1990)
- Fábio, Brazilian footballer (1990)
- Rafael, Brazilian footballer (1990)
- Raul Rusescu, Romanian footballer (1988)
- Gert Jõeäär, Estonian cyclist (1987)
Lives Remembered on 9th July
- Markus Büchel, Liechtensteiner politician, 9th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein (born 1959) (2013)
- Andrew Nori, Solomon lawyer and politician (born 1952) (2013)
- Kiril of Varna, Bulgarian metropolitan (born 1954) (2013)
- Barbara Robinson, American author and poet (born 1927) (2013)
- Toshi Seeger, American activist, co-founded the Clearwater Festival (born 1922) (2013)
- Shin Jae-chul, South Korean-American martial artist (born 1936) (2012)
- Chick King, American baseball player (born 1930) (2012)
- Terepai Maoate, Cook Islander physician and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (born 1934) (2012)
- Eugênio Sales, Brazilian cardinal (born 1920) (2012)
- Don Ackerman, American basketball player (born 1930) (2011)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 9th July
- Arbor Day (Cambodia)
- Christian Feast Day: Agilulfus of Cologne
- Christian Feast Day: Amandina of Schakkebroek (one of Martyrs of Southern Hunan)
- Christian Feast Day: Blessed Marija Petković
- Christian Feast Day: Everilda
- Christian Feast Day: Gregorio Grassi (one of Martyrs of Shanxi)
- Christian Feast Day: Martyr Saints of China
- Christian Feast Day: Martyrs of Gorkum
- Christian Feast Day: Our Lady of Itatí
- Christian Feast Day: Our Lady of Peace, Octave of the Visitation
- Christian Feast Day: Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
- Christian Feast Day: Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus
- Christian Feast Day: Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury (Anglican commemoration)
- Christian Feast Day: Veronica Giuliani
- Christian Feast Day: July 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Australia)
- Constitution Day (Palau)
- Constitutionalist Revolution Day (São Paulo)
- Day of the Employees of the Diplomatic Service (Azerbaijan)
- Independence Day, celebrates the declaration of independence of the United Provinces of South America by the Congress of Tucumán in 1816. (Argentina)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of South Sudan from Sudan in 2011.
- Nunavut Day (Nunavut)
What Happened on 9th July?
- South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. (2011)
- A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country. (2011)
- One hundred and twenty-five people are killed when S7 Airlines Flight 778, an Airbus A310 passenger jet, veers off the runway while landing in wet conditions at Irkutsk Airport in Siberia. (2006)
- Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time. (2006)
- The Senate Report on Iraqi WMD Intelligence is released by the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, casting doubt on the rationale for the Iraq War. (2004)