Thursday, 11th March 2004 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. 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 Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between -2°C and 5°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 Thursday, 11th March in Paris, FR.
On 11 March 2004, Paris experienced cloudy conditions as the French capital went about its ordinary Thursday. The city, situated on the Seine in northern France, remains one of Europe's most significant cultural and political centres, hosting major institutions and serving as a hub for international affairs. The weather that day reflected the transition between winter and spring, a period when the city typically experiences variable atmospheric conditions.
Throughout history, 11 March has marked several significant moments that shaped global events. In 1851, Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto premiered at La Fenice in Venice, establishing itself as one of the most performed operas in the world. More recently, in 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan, triggering the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, which reshaped international energy policy discussions for years to come.
On this particular date in 2004, those born fell under the zodiac sign of Pisces, whilst the moon was in its waxing crescent phase. The waxing crescent occurs as the moon begins its cycle after the new moon, a period traditionally associated with new beginnings and intentions. Astrologically, Pisces represents intuition and creativity, characteristics often attributed to those born during this period.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 11th March 2004
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 waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (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 2004 would be 22 years old today — just 8,061 days into life, which is roughly 193,483 hours, 11,609,027 minutes, or 696,541,631 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
- 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
- Bernie Geoffrion, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1931) (2006)
- Slobodan Milošević, Serbian lawyer and politician, 3rd President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (born 1941) (2006)
- James Tobin, American economist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) (2002)
- Herbert Jasper, Canadian psychologist, anatomist, and neurologist (born 1906) (1999)
- Camille Laurin, Canadian psychiatrist and politician (born 1922) (1999)
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)