Wednesday, 11th March 2026 in Greifswald

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Greifswald! Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Greifswald. 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 Greifswald brings drizzly with temperatures between 5°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 11th March in Greifswald, DE.

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Wednesday, 11th March 2026 marks a date of significant historical consequence. On this day in 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan, triggering a nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant that would reshape global energy policy. Fifteen years earlier, in 1996, a shooting spree at a secondary school in Winnenden, Germany claimed sixteen lives, including that of the teenage gunman, becoming one of the nation's deadliest school shootings. These events underscore the unpredictable nature of major crises, both natural and human-made, that have marked this particular calendar date throughout modern history.

Greifswald, located in northeastern Germany on the coast of the Baltic Sea, is a historic university city with roots extending back to the 14th century. The city has maintained its medieval character whilst developing into an important cultural and academic centre in northern Europe.

On Wednesday, 11th March 2026, Greifswald experiences drizzly weather typical of the North European coast during early spring. Those born under the Pisces zodiac sign will find the waxing crescent moon phase a time of new beginnings and gradual growth. The lunar cycle at this stage encourages intention-setting and careful planning as the moon builds towards fullness.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Greifswald on 11th March 2026

Drizzle

Sunrise 06:30
Sunset 18:01
Sunshine duration 07:27 hours
Daylight duration 11:31 hours

Maximum temperature 15.5°C
Minimum temperature 5.8°C

Wind speed 26.7km/h from SSW
Precipitation 3.9mm

Old laws sleep soundly during the shift.

Fortune of the Day

11th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on March 11th blend Neptunian spirituality with lunar emotional depth. They are dreamy and intuitive, yet psychologically richer than typical Pisces natives. Numerology's influence of 5 drives them toward change and inner freedom.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their empathy and artistic creativity are remarkable; they grasp human nuance instinctively. However, emotional sensitivity and escapism can become problematic when they drift too far into fantasy.

Love Feeling-oriented souls seeking profound, soul-level connections. They need partners who understand their emotional complexity and provide psychological safety. Romance and genuine understanding are essential.

Caree & Finance Creative fields like art, music, psychology, or social work suit them well. Financial stability requires discipline, as they easily immerse in idealistic projects and overlook practical matters.

Health Emotional wellbeing directly influences their physical health. Regular movement, meditation, and creative outlets help balance their sensitive nature and maintain inner equilibrium.


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


Chinese year of the Horse (Fire).

Fun Facts About 11th March

Name Days in Your Language: Alberta, Albertina, Angus, Connie, Constance, Constantine, Consuela, Consuelo, Elberta, Ramiro


Someone born on this day would be just 27 days old today — roughly 656 hours, 39,378 minutes, or 2,362,693 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 70. day of the year.


There are 295 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 11 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 11th March

  • Margarita Kolosov, German rhythmic gymnast (2004)
  • Tristan Vukčević, Serbian-Swedish basketball player (2003)
  • Travis Konecny, Canadian ice hockey player (1997)
  • Ray Spalding, American basketball player (1997)
  • Conor Garland, American ice hockey player (1996)
  • Andy Robertson, Scottish footballer (1994)
  • Jodie Comer, English actress (1993)
  • Anthony Davis, American basketball player (1993)
  • Austin Swift, American producer and actor (1992)
  • Ayumi Morita, Japanese tennis player (1990)

Lives Remembered on 11th March

  • Junior Bridgeman, American basketball player and businessman (born 1953) (2025)
  • Clive Revill, New Zealand actor and singer (born 1930) (2025)
  • Paul Alexander, Polio survivor (born 1946) (2024)
  • Rupiah Banda, President of Zambia (born 1937) (2022)
  • Ray Campi, American singer and musician (born 1934) (2021)
  • Takis Mousafiris, Greek composer and songwriter (born 1936) (2021)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th March

  • Christian feast day: Alberta of Agen
  • Christian feast day: Constantine
  • Christian feast day: Óengus of Tallaght
  • Christian feast day: Sophronius of Jerusalem
  • Christian feast day: Vindicianus
  • Day of Restoration of Independence from the Soviet Union in 1990 (Lithuania)
  • Moshoeshoe Day (Lesotho)
  • Saudi Flag Day

What Happened on 11th March?

  • The Burmese military kills at least 30 villagers, including 3 Buddhist monks, during the Pinlaung massacre in Shan State, Myanmar. (2023)
  • US President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law. (2021)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the COVID-19 virus epidemic a pandemic. (2020)
  • A Bombardier Challenger 604 crashes into the Zagros Mountains near the Iranian city of Shar-e-kord, killing all 11 people on board. (2018)
  • A U.S. soldier kills 16 civilians in the Panjwayi District of Afghanistan near Kandahar. (2012)
  • An earthquake measuring 9.0 in magnitude strikes 130 km (81 mi) east of Sendai, Japan, triggering a tsunami killing thousands of people. This event also triggered the second largest nuclear accident in history, and one of only two events to be classified as a Level 7 on the International Nuclear Event Scale. (2011)
  • Economist and businessman Sebastián Piñera is sworn in as President of Chile. Aftershocks of the 2010 Pichilemu earthquakes hit central Chile during the ceremony. (2010)
  • Winnenden school shooting: Fifteen are killed and nine are injured before recent graduate Tim Kretschmer shoots and kills himself, leading to tightened weapons restrictions in Germany. (2009)
  • Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-123, carrying the first component of the Japanese Kibō module to the International Space Station. (2008)
  • Michelle Bachelet is inaugurated as the first female president of Chile. (2006)