Thursday, 12th March 2026 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 40 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. 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 Lissabon brings partly cloudy with temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter 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, 12th March in Lissabon, PT.

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Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL – CC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

On 12th March 2026, Lisbon experiences partly cloudy conditions as the city enters spring under the Pisces zodiac sign. The first quarter moon illuminates the Portuguese capital, known for its historic neighbourhoods cascading down towards the Tagus River and its significant role as a cultural and maritime hub in Western Europe. The weather remains temperate, typical for this period of the year in Portugal's capital.

Throughout history, this date has witnessed pivotal moments that shaped nations and ideologies. In 1952, British diplomat Lord Ismay was appointed the first secretary general of NATO, establishing the foundations for the alliance that would define geopolitical stability during the Cold War era. More than a century earlier, in 1930, Mahatma Gandhi commenced the Salt March, a 24-day nonviolent walk that challenged British colonial rule in India and became a defining moment in the independence movement.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 12th March 2026

Partly Cloudy

Sunrise 06:52
Sunset 18:40
Sunshine duration 11:16 hours
Daylight duration 11:47 hours

Maximum temperature 20.2°C
Minimum temperature 10°C

Wind speed 16.5km/h from NNE
Precipitation 0mm

Beginning asks less of one than continuing demands.

Fortune of the Day

12th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on March 12 are gentle dreamers with profound emotional awareness. Moon influence strengthens their intuition, making them perceptive observers of their surroundings. They inhabit a rich inner world filled with imagination and compassion.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in creativity and emotional intelligence. They understand others intuitively and offer comfort generously. However, they can lose themselves in daydreams or become overwhelmed emotionally when boundaries blur.

Love March 12 natives seek deep soul connections with partners. They are devoted and romantic, yet need partners who respect their sensitivity. Trust and emotional safety are essential for lasting relationships.

Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in creative and helping professions like art, therapy, or education. Their intuition aids decision-making, but financial stability requires practical structure. Developing grounded skills helps manifest their visions effectively.

Health March 12 natives benefit from emotional balance through creative and spiritual practices. Stress and heightened sensitivity can impact their wellbeing. Regular rest, water activities, and mindfulness support their overall health.


That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.


Chinese year of the Horse (Fire).

Fun Facts About 12th March

Name Days in Your Language: Graig, Grayson, Greg, Gregoria, Gregory, Greorgio, Orion


Someone born on this day would be just 25 days old today — roughly 613 hours, 36,804 minutes, or 2,208,257 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 71. day of the year.


There are 294 days still to come.


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

Famous Birthdays on 12th March

  • Emma Kok, Dutch singer (2008)
  • DannyLux, American singer-songwriter (2004)
  • Andrea Brillantes, Filipino actress and model (2003)
  • Malina Weissman, American actress and model (2003)
  • Max Duggan, American football player (2001)
  • Kim Min-kyu, South Korean singer and actor (2001)
  • Carsen Edwards, American basketball player (1998)
  • Mecole Hardman, American football player (1998)
  • Daniel Samohin, Israeli figure skater (1998)
  • Elizaveta Ukolova, Czech figure skater (1998)

Lives Remembered on 12th March

  • Ronald DeFeo Jr., American criminal (born 1951) (2021)
  • Rafiq Azad, Bangladeshi poet and author (born 1942) (2016)
  • Felix Ibru, Nigerian architect and politician, Governor of Delta State (born 1935) (2016)
  • Lloyd Shapley, American mathematician and economist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) (2016)
  • Willie Barrow, American minister and activist (born 1924) (2015)
  • Michael Graves, American architect and academic, designed the Portland Building and the Humana Building (born 1934) (2015)
  • Ada Jafri, Pakistani poet and author (born 1924) (2015)
  • Terry Pratchett, English journalist, author, and screenwriter (born 1948) (2015)
  • Věra Chytilová, Czech actress, director, and screenwriter (born 1929) (2014)
  • Paul C. Donnelly, American scientist and engineer (born 1923) (2014)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th March

  • Arbor Day (China)
  • Arbor Day (Taiwan)
  • Aztec New Year
  • Christian feast day: Alphege
  • Christian feast day: Angela Salawa
  • Christian feast day: Bernard of Carinola (or of Capua)
  • Christian feast day: Gorgonius, Peter Cubicularius and Dorotheus of Nicomedia
  • Christian feast day: Mura (McFeredach)
  • Christian feast day: Fina
  • Christian feast day: Maximilian of Tebessa
  • Christian feast day: Paul Aurelian
  • Christian feast day: Pope Gregory I (Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Church, and Anglican Communion)
  • Christian feast day: Theophanes the Confessor
  • Christian feast day: March 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • National Day (Mauritius)
  • World Day Against Cyber Censorship
  • Youth Day (Zambia)

What Happened on 12th March?

  • The United States suspends travel from Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2020)
  • In the House of Commons, the revised EU Withdrawal Bill was rejected by a margin of 149 votes. (2019)
  • US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211 crashes at Tribhuvan International Airport in Katmandu, killing 51 and injuring 20. (2018)
  • A gas explosion in the New York City neighborhood of East Harlem kills eight and injures 70 others. (2014)
  • A reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant explodes and releases radioactivity into the atmosphere a day after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. (2011)
  • Financier Bernie Madoff pleads guilty to one of the largest frauds in Wall Street's history. (2009)
  • In Mahmoudiyah, Iraq, 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Janabi is raped and murdered by five American soldiers of the 502nd Infantry Regiment, who also murder both of her parents and her sister. (2006)
  • President of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history. (2004)
  • Zoran Đinđić, Prime Minister of Serbia, is assassinated in Belgrade. (2003)
  • The World Health Organization officially release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). (2003)