Friday, 10th June 1977 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 65 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 rainy with temperatures between 8°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 10th June in London, GB.
On Friday, 10th June 1977, London experienced rainy conditions as the city sat under the first quarter moon. Those born on this date fell under the Gemini zodiac sign. London, England's capital and largest city, has served as a major global centre for finance, culture and governance for centuries, positioned on the River Thames in south-east England.
Throughout history, 10th June has witnessed significant events across the globe. In 1190, Frederick Barbarossa, the Holy Roman Emperor, drowned in the Saleph River during the Third Crusade whilst leading forces towards the Holy Land. More recently, the First World War saw Italian forces strike a decisive blow on 10th June 1918 when torpedo boats sank the Austro-Hungarian dreadnought SMS Szent István off the Dalmatian coast, resulting in 89 crew deaths. These maritime incidents underscore the strategic importance of naval power across different historical periods.
The date has also marked pivotal moments in nation-building and social reform. In 1916, Hussein bin Ali, King of Hejaz, initiated a major revolt against Ottoman rule with the objective of establishing a unified Arab state. Earlier, in 1935, American physician Bob Smith took his last alcoholic drink, an event traditionally recognised as the founding date of Alcoholics Anonymous, fundamentally shaping addiction treatment approaches thereafter.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th June 1977
The bridge stands because tension holds it upright.
Fortune of the Day
10th June in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on June 10th embody the classic Gemini spirit: lively, curious, and constantly in motion. Their minds work rapidly, and communication flows naturally. An inner restlessness drives them to discover something new constantly.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in flexibility and intellectual speed. They inspire easily and energize those around them with their enthusiasm. The shadow side: superficiality and difficulty sustaining focus on deeper tasks.
Love In relationships, these people need mental stimulation and independence. They're charming and entertaining but can seem emotionally detached. A partner with patience and their own interests works best.
Caree & Finance Careers in communication, media, or sales align naturally. Their adaptability makes them versatile across fields. Financially, they lean toward impulsivity; structure and long-term planning are necessary.
Health These individuals thrive with mental activity and social interaction. Nervousness can manifest physically—yoga or meditation help. Regular movement and mental calm are essential for wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Fire).
Fun Facts About 10th June
Name Days in Your Language: Daisy, Greta, Gretchen, Madge, Maggie, Margaret, Margarita, Margot, Marguerite, Marjorie, Meagan, Meg, Megan, Meghan, Peggy, Rita
Someone born on this day in 1977 would be 48 years old today — just 17,837 days into life, which is roughly 428,103 hours, 25,686,200 minutes, or 1,541,172,055 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 161. day of the year.
There are 204 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 23 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th June
- Jessica DiCicco, American actress and voice actress (1980)
- Matuzalém, Brazilian footballer (1980)
- Ovie Mughelli, American football player (1980)
- Dmitri Uchaykin, Russian ice hockey player (died 2013) (1980)
- Daniele Seccarecci, Italian bodybuilder (died 2013) (1980)
- Evgeni Borounov, Russian ice dancer and coach (1979)
- Kostas Louboutis, Greek footballer (1979)
- Raheem Brock, American football player (1978)
- Subhash Khot, Indian-American mathematician and computer scientist (1978)
- Adam Darski (Nergal), Polish singer-songwriter and guitarist (1977)
Lives Remembered on 10th June
- Suchinda Kraprayoon, Thai army general, 19th Prime Minister of Thailand (born 1933) (2025)
- Victims in the 2024 Chikangawa Dornier 228 crash: (2024)
- Victims in the 2024 Chikangawa Dornier 228 crash: (2024)
- Steele Hall, Australian politician, 36th Premier of South Australia (born 1928) (2024)
- Ted Kaczynski, American mathematician and domestic terrorist (born 1942) (2023)
- Claudell Washington, American baseball player (born 1954) (2020)
- Neal E. Boyd, American singer, winner of the 2008 season of America's Got Talent (born 1975) (2018)
- Julia Perez, Indonesian singer and actress (born 1980) (2017)
- Christina Grimmie, American singer-songwriter (born 1994) (2016)
- Gordie Howe, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1928) (2016)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th June
- World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide)
- Christian feast day: Bardo
- Christian feast day: Getulius, Amancius and Cerealus
- Christian feast day: Guardian Angel of Portugal
- Christian feast day: John of Tobolsk (Russian Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Landry of Paris
- Christian feast day: Maurinus of Cologne
- Christian feast day: Maximus of Aveia (or of Aquila)
- Christian feast day: Maximus of Naples
- Christian feast day: Olivia
- Christian feast day: June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities)
What Happened on 10th June?
- Eleven people are killed, including the perpetrator, and eleven others are injured, in a mass shooting at a secondary school in Graz, Austria. (2025)
- A plane crash in Malawi leaves 10 people dead, including the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima. (2024)
- Opportunity rover, sends it last message back to Earth. The mission was finally declared over on February 13, 2019. (2018)
- Eighty-eight year-old James Wenneker von Brunn opens fire inside the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and fatally shoots Museum Special Police Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns. Other security guards returned fire, wounding von Brunn, who was apprehended. (2009)
- Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashes at Khartoum International Airport, killing 30 people. (2008)
- The Spirit rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission. (2003)
- The first direct electronic communication experiment between the nervous systems of two humans is carried out by Kevin Warwick in the United Kingdom. (2002)
- Pope John Paul II canonizes Lebanon's first female saint, Saint Rafqa. (2001)
- Kosovo War: NATO suspends its airstrikes after Slobodan Milošević agrees to withdraw Serbian forces from Kosovo. (1999)
- Before fleeing his northern stronghold, Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot orders the killing of his defense chief Son Sen and 11 of Sen's family members. (1997)