Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Water Day. Explore 66 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 3°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 22nd March in London, GB.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017 marked an ordinary day in London, though the drizzly weather kept many indoors. London, the capital of England, is situated on the River Thames and has served as a major commercial and cultural centre for nearly two millennia. The city continues to shape global finance, media and politics. On this particular date, residents were born under the Aries zodiac sign, a period associated with the spring equinox and renewal. The moon was in its first quarter phase, illuminating the night sky with increasing brightness as it moved through its monthly cycle.
Historically, 22 March has witnessed significant events across different eras and continents. In 1896, Charilaos Vasilakos won the first modern marathon, an athletic achievement that preceded the inaugural Summer Olympics and established a sporting tradition that continues to this day. Nearly a century later, on 22 March 1995, Russian cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov returned from the space station Mir after 437 days in space, setting a record for the longest human spaceflight at that time. These milestones reflect humanity's progression from pioneering endurance athletics to pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 22nd March 2017
Comfort whispers; growth demands conversation with discomfort.
Fortune of the Day
22nd March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 22nd embody the Aries spirit with added wisdom from Jupiter's influence. They are energetic, courageous and direct, driving projects forward and inspiring others through their pioneering nature. An inner curiosity gives them a sense of greater purpose.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in courage, initiative and expansive thinking. They take risks and create change. The weakness: impatience and impulsivity can lead to hasty decisions without reflection or deeper consideration of consequences.
Love In relationships, they bring passion and authenticity. Partners appreciate their honesty and energy. However, they need freedom and a partner who respects their independence and can keep pace with their intensity.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in leadership roles or self-directed ventures. Their entrepreneurial spirit seeks growth and new challenges. They pursue financial goals with determination, but should curb impulsive spending habits.
Health Their natural vitality requires physical outlets through sports and intense activity. Mental peace through meditation fosters balance. Learning to take timely breaks prevents burnout and sustains their fire.
That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 22nd March
Name Days in Your Language: Lea, Leah, Lee, Leigh, Leighton, Parker
Someone born on this day in 2017 would be 9 years old today — just 3,299 days into life, which is roughly 79,185 hours, 4,751,101 minutes, or 285,066,074 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 81. day of the year.
There are 284 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 22nd March
- Artūrs Šilovs, Latvian ice hockey player (2001)
- Dimitrios Meliopoulos, Greek footballer (2000)
- Alex Meret, Italian footballer (1997)
- Chimezie Metu, Nigerian-American basketball player (1997)
- Edwin Díaz, Puerto Rican baseball player (1994)
- Taurean Prince, American basketball player (1994)
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Belarusian tennis player (1994)
- Ha Sung-woon, South Korean singer (1994)
- Roston Chase, Barbadian cricketer (1992)
- Edy Tavares, Cape Verdean basketball player (1992)
Lives Remembered on 22nd March
- Scott Walker, British-American singer-songwriter (born 1943) (2019)
- Johan van Hulst, Dutch politician, academic and author, Yad Vashem recipient (born 1911) (2018)
- Rob Ford, Canadian businessman and politician, 64th Mayor of Toronto (born 1969) (2016)
- Rita Gam, American actress (born 1927) (2016)
- Arkady Arkanov, Ukrainian-Russian actor and playwright (born 1933) (2015)
- Horst Buhtz, German footballer and manager (born 1923) (2015)
- Norman Scribner, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1936) (2015)
- Yashwant Vithoba Chittal, Indian author (born 1928) (2014)
- Mickey Duff, Polish-English boxer and manager (born 1929) (2014)
- Thor Listau, Norwegian soldier and politician (born 1938) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 22nd March
- Bihar Day (Bihar, India)
- Christian feast day: Basil of Ancyra
- Christian feast day: Blessed Clemens August Graf von Galen
- Christian feast day: Darerca of Ireland
- Christian feast day: Epaphroditus
- Christian feast day: Jonathan Edwards (Lutheranism)
- Christian feast day: Lea of Rome
- Christian feast day: Nicholas Owen
- Christian feast day: Paul of Narbonne
- Christian feast day: March 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Earliest day on which Easter Sunday can fall (last in 1818, will not happen again until 2285), while April 25 is the latest. (Christianity)
- Emancipation Day or Día de la Abolición de la Esclavitud (Puerto Rico)
- World Water Day (International)
What Happened on 22nd March?
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. (2020)
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a national lockdown and the country's first ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. (2020)
- The Special Counsel investigation on the 2016 United States presidential election concludes when Robert Mueller submits his report to the United States Attorney General. (2019)
- Two buses crash in Kitampo, a town north of Ghana's capital Accra, killing at least 50 people. (2019)
- A terrorist attack in London near the Houses of Parliament leaves four people dead and at least 20 injured. (2017)
- Syrian civil war: Five hundred members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are airlifted south of the Euphrates by United States Air Force helicopters, beginning the Battle of Tabqa. (2017)
- Three suicide bombers kill 32 people and injure 316 in the 2016 Brussels bombings at the airport and at the Maelbeek/Maalbeek metro station. (2016)