Monday, 11th March 1940 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! Explore 44 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 drizzly with temperatures between 2°C and 14°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon 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 Monday, 11th March in Madrid, ES.
On 11 March 1940, Madrid experienced drizzly conditions as Spain navigated the aftermath of its civil war. The Spanish capital, situated on the Meseta Central plateau in central Spain, serves as the country's largest city and political centre. Today marks the anniversary of significant historical events, including the World Health Organization's declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic in 2020, an event that reshaped global healthcare and society. Additionally, on this date in 1978, members of the Palestine Liberation Organization faction Fatah hijacked a bus north of Tel Aviv, Israel, resulting in a shootout with police that claimed 38 civilian lives and ended with most perpetrators dead.
The date fell under the zodiac sign of Pisces, with a full moon illuminating the night sky above Madrid. Such celestial conditions have long captivated observers and influenced cultural traditions across Europe and beyond. The drizzly weather typical of Madrid's spring season created overcast skies during this period, characteristic of the transitional months between winter and summer in central Spain.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 11th March 1940
Every beginning carries the seed of its own ending.
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 full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
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 1940 would be 86 years old today — just 31,453 days into life, which is roughly 754,893 hours, 45,293,582 minutes, or 2,717,614,942 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 71. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 295 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 11 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th March
- Arturo Merzario, Italian race car driver (1943)
- Shelly Zegart, quilt historian (died 2025) (1941)
- Alberto Cortez, Argentinian-Spanish singer-songwriter (died 2019) (1940)
- Antonin Scalia, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (died 2016) (1936)
- Sam Donaldson, American journalist (1934)
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)