Monday, 20th March 1972 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Day of Happiness and World Sparrow Day and World Storytelling Day. Explore 48 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 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous 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, 20th March in London, GB.
On 20th March 1972, London experienced drizzly weather as the city entered the spring equinox under the Pisces zodiac sign. The waning gibbous moon hung in the sky above Britain's capital, a day marked by meteorological dampness typical of the season. London, situated on the Thames in south-east England, has served as a major centre of commerce, culture and governance for nearly two millennia, with its influence extending across the globe through various historical periods.
Several significant events have occurred on this calendar date throughout modern history. In 1923, Pablo Picasso's first solo United States showing opened at the Arts Club of Chicago, introducing American audiences to the Spanish artist's original drawings. More recently, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland began a series of volcanic events in 2010 that would later disrupt air travel across Europe, demonstrating how natural phenomena can have continent-wide consequences. These historical occurrences underscore the unpredictable nature of human creativity and natural forces that have shaped our world.
Otto von Bismarck, the influential German chancellor, experienced a notable turning point in his career when Emperor Wilhelm II dismissed him on this date in 1890. This political shift marked a significant moment in European history, removing from power one of the continent's most consequential statesmen. Such historical moments remind us how individual decisions by leaders can reshape national trajectories and international relations.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 20th March 1972
Tides reveal what stillness conceals.
Fortune of the Day
20th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 20 blend Neptune's spiritual depth with lunar emotional sensitivity and intuitive wisdom. They navigate between dreams and reality, driven by the number 5's thirst for change and freedom. Their boundless imagination makes them captivating companions with an almost magnetic presence.
Strengths & Weaknesses March 20 Pisces possess extraordinary creativity, empathy, and artistic gifts that inspire others profoundly. However, they struggle with scattered focus, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty staying grounded in the material world. Their yearning to escape can lead to avoidance if they don't actively anchor themselves.
Love Those born on this day love intensely and unconditionally, seeking emotional depth over surface connection. They tend to idealize partners and lose themselves in relationships, needing grounding influences. With stable, understanding partners, they find beautiful balance between dreams and mutual care.
Caree & Finance Their talents flourish in creative, artistic, or helping fields—music, design, therapy, spirituality, counseling. Financial discipline doesn't come naturally; practical guidance helps them manage money wisely. Structure prevents their visionary ideas from remaining perpetually unrealized.
Health Sensitive systems make these individuals vulnerable to psychological stress and physical symptoms tied to emotions. Meditation, creative expression, and consistent movement stabilize their emotional equilibrium effectively. Setting boundaries with others protects their permeable nature from depletion.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Water).
Fun Facts About 20th March
Name Days in Your Language: Dillan, Dillion, Dillon, Drew, Dru, Dylan, Dylon
Someone born on this day in 1972 would be 54 years old today — just 19,736 days into life, which is roughly 473,665 hours, 28,419,927 minutes, or 1,705,195,668 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 80. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 286 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 20th March
- Ramin Bahrani, American director, producer, and screenwriter (1975)
- Isolde Kostner, Italian skier (1975)
- Carsten Ramelow, German footballer (1974)
- Nicky Boje, South African cricketer (1973)
- Natalya Khrushcheleva, Russian runner (1973)
- Talal Khalifa Aljeri, Kuwaiti businessman (1973)
- Chilly Gonzales, Canadian-German singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (1972)
- Alex Kapranos, English-Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (1972)
- Greg Searle, English rower (1972)
- Marco Sejna, German footballer (1972)
Lives Remembered on 20th March
- Chet Huntley, American journalist (born 1911) (1974)
- Marilyn Maxwell, American actress (born 1921) (1972)
- Falih Rıfkı Atay, Turkish journalist and politician (born 1894) (1971)
- Henri Longchambon, French politician (born 1896) (1969)
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Danish director and screenwriter (born 1889) (1968)
- Demetrios Galanis, Greek artist (born 1879) (1966)
- Johnny Morrison, American baseball player (born 1895) (1966)
- Daniel Frank, American long jumper (born 1882) (1965)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 20th March
- Christian feast day: Alexandra
- Christian feast day: Blessed John of Parma
- Christian feast day: Clement of Ireland
- Christian feast day: Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
- Christian feast day: Herbert of Derwentwater
- Christian feast day: John of Nepomuk
- Christian feast day: Józef Bilczewski
- Christian feast day: María Josefa Sancho de Guerra
- Christian feast day: Martin of Braga
- Christian feast day: Michele Carcano
- Christian feast day: Wulfram
- Christian feast day: March 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Great American MeatOut (United States)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Tunisia from France in 1956.
- International Day of Happiness (United Nations)
- International Francophonie Day (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), and its related observances: UN French Language Day (United Nations)
- National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States)
- World Sparrow Day
What Happened on 20th March?
- La Plume noire, an anarchist bookstore in Lyon, is targeted by an attack of the far-right, provoking a shock in Lyon's far-left circles. (2021)
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is sworn in as acting president of Kazakhstan, following the resignation of long-time president Nursultan Nazarbayev. (2019)
- A solar eclipse, equinox, and a supermoon all occur on the same day. (2015)
- Syrian civil war: The Siege of Kobanî is broken by the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Free Syrian Army (FSA), marking a turning point in the Rojava–Islamist conflict. (2015)
- Four suspected Taliban members attack the Kabul Serena Hotel, killing at least nine people. (2014)
- At least 52 people are killed and more than 250 injured in a wave of terror attacks across ten cities in Iraq. (2012)
- Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland begins eruptions that would last for three months, heavily disrupting air travel in Europe. (2010)
- Over 150 Chadian soldiers are killed in eastern Chad by members of the rebel UFDC. The rebel movement sought to overthrow Chadian president Idriss Déby. (2006)
- Iraq War: The United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Poland begin an invasion of Iraq. (2003)
- Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a former Black Panther once known as H. Rap Brown, is captured after murdering Georgia sheriff's deputy Ricky Kinchen and critically wounding Deputy Aldranon English. (2000)