Tuesday, 11th March 2025 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 44 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 drizzly with temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Tuesday, 11th March in London, GB.
Tuesday, 11th March 2025, marks another date in history when significant global events have unfolded. On this day in 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated northeastern Japan, triggering a nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant that would reshape energy policy across the world. Fourteen years earlier, in 1997, Janet Reno became the first female United States attorney general following her unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate, a milestone in American legal history. These pivotal moments demonstrate how specific dates often carry weight in shaping modern institutions and international relations.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, serves as a major global financial centre and cultural hub. The city spans both sides of the River Thames and has been a centre of political and economic power for centuries.
Today in London, conditions are drizzly as the waning crescent moon hangs in the sky. Those born on this date fall under the Pisces zodiac sign, characterised by traits of intuition and creativity. The weather and celestial positioning create a contemplative atmosphere typical of early March in the capital.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th March 2025
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Fortune of the Day
11th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).
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 in 2025 would be 1 years old today — just 391 days into life, which is roughly 9,405 hours, 564,359 minutes, or 33,861,595 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)
- Ken Dodd, English comedian and singer (born 1927) (2018)
- Siegfried Rauch, German actor (born 1932) (2018)
- Karl Lehmann, German cardinal (born 1936) (2018)
- Mary Rosenblum, American science fiction and mystery author (born 1952) (2018)
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)