Sunday, 4th March 2001 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Obesity Day. Explore 77 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 snowy with temperatures between 0°C and 5°C. Tonight's moon is in its last 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 Sunday, 4th March in London, GB.
On Sunday, 4th March 2001, London experienced snowy weather, with residents born under the Pisces zodiac sign observing a last quarter moon phase. The capital city, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the political and economic hub of the United Kingdom and has historically been a centre of cultural and international significance. The meteorological conditions and celestial positioning created distinctive conditions for the day across the region.
Throughout history, 4th March has marked several pivotal moments. In 1941, British Commandos executed a successful raid on the Lofoten Islands in German-occupied Norway, demonstrating Allied operational capability during the Second World War. More recently, in 2012, a devastating series of blasts at an arms dump in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, claimed at least 300 lives and injured 2,500 others, representing one of Africa's most significant industrial catastrophes. The date has also been associated with scientific achievement, including construction commencement on a 69-metre Buddha statue at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in Bangkok in 2017.
Astronomer John Flamsteed's appointment as the first Astronomer Royal by King Charles II in 1675 represented a defining moment in the professionalisation of British scientific endeavour. This position established the foundation for rigorous astronomical observation and cataloguing that would advance understanding of the celestial sphere for centuries. DayAtlas documents such historical events alongside weather conditions, births and deaths for any date and location, providing comprehensive contextual information for specific days across time.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 4th March 2001
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Fortune of the Day
4th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 4th embody the gentle, dreamy essence of Pisces. They possess profound empathy and an innate ability to attune to others' emotions. Their imaginative nature lends them a poetic perspective on the world.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals radiate creative power and intuitive wisdom. Their weakness lies in a tendency toward self-surrender and emotional hypersensitivity. They can easily drift into their inner world, losing touch with practical reality.
Love March 4th natives love unconditionally and romantically. They crave deep emotional connection and spiritual bonding. Sensitivity and mutual understanding form the foundation of their most fulfilling relationships.
Caree & Finance These natural artists and healers thrive in work that harnesses creativity and compassion. They seek meaningful work over mere profit. Financial stability requires clear boundaries and practical thinking.
Health Those born on this day benefit from creative and spiritual activities for mental wellbeing. Stress manifests easily in the body, making relaxation practices essential. Regular movement and firm boundaries stabilize their energy.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Metal).
Fun Facts About 4th March
Name Days in Your Language: Casimir, Humbert, Humberto, Kasimir, Kasimira, Placida, Placidia
Someone born on this day in 2001 would be 25 years old today — just 9,164 days into life, which is roughly 219,955 hours, 13,197,348 minutes, or 791,840,932 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 63. day of the year.
There are 302 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 9 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th March
- Jacob Hopkins, American actor (2002)
- Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva, Australian rhythmic gymnast (2002)
- Freya Anderson, English freestyle swimmer (2001)
- George Pickens, American football player (2001)
- Brooklyn Beckham, English model and socialite (1999)
- Obi Toppin, American basketball player (1998)
Lives Remembered on 4th March
- Claude Nougaro, French singer-songwriter (born 1929) (2004)
- Jaba Ioseliani, Georgian playwright, academic, and politician (born 1926) (2003)
- Sébastien Japrisot, French author, screenwriter, and director (born 1931) (2003)
- Ugnė Karvelis, Lithuanian author and translator (born 1935) (2002)
- Elyne Mitchell, Australian skier and author (born 1913) (2002)
- Velibor Vasović, Serbian footballer and manager (born 1939) (2002)
- Gerardo Barbero, Argentinian chess player (born 1961) (2001)
- Jean René Bazaine, French painter and author (born 1904) (2001)
- Fred Lasswell, American cartoonist (born 1916) (2001)
- Jim Rhodes, American businessman and politician, 61st Governor of Ohio (born 1909) (2001)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th March
- Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia
- Christian feast day: Casimir
- Christian feast day: Felix of Rhuys
- Christian feast day: Giovanni Antonio Farina (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Humbert III, Count of Savoy (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Peter of Pappacarbone
- Christian feast day: Blessed Placide Viel
- Christian feast day: Blessed Zoltán Meszlényi
- Christian feast day: March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St Casimir's Day (Poland and Lithuania)
- World Obesity Day
- World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development
What Happened on 4th March?
- Afghanistan: Seven American Special Operations Forces soldiers and 200 Al-Qaeda Fighters are killed as American forces attempt to infiltrate the Shah-i-Kot Valley on a low-flying helicopter reconnaissance mission. (2002)
- BBC bombing: A massive car bomb explodes in front of the BBC Television Centre in London, seriously injuring one person; the attack was attributed to the Real IRA. (2001)
- Gay rights: Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that federal laws banning on-the-job sexual harassment also apply when both parties are the same sex. (1998)
- A derailed train in Weyauwega, Wisconsin (USA) causes the emergency evacuation of 2,300 people for 16 days. (1996)
- Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-62. (1994)