Sunday, 11th May 2025

Welcome to Sunday, 11th May! Explore 35 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 11th May.

On Sunday, 11th May 2025, DayAtlas provides insight into historical events and notable figures associated with this date. Two significant incidents occurred on this day in 2022: Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed whilst reporting on an Israel Defense Forces raid on the Jenin Refugee Camp, and government troops in Myanmar killed 37 unarmed civilians in Mondaingbin during the ongoing civil war. Additionally, an earthquake registering magnitude 5.1 struck near Lorca, Spain in 2011, marking the worst seismic event to affect the region in more than fifty years. Lorca is a historic town in the autonomous community of Murcia, situated in south-eastern Spain, known for its medieval fortress and significant architectural heritage that was impacted by the earthquake.

David Cameron provides a notable political milestone for this date, having taken office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2010, forming the country’s first coalition government between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats since the Second World War. His appointment came immediately after Gordon Brown resigned from the same position following his unsuccessful attempt to negotiate a coalition agreement with the Liberal Democrats.

The weather conditions on this date in 2025 reflect typical late spring conditions across the region. The zodiac sign for this date is Taurus, the earth sign associated with stability and practicality. The moon phase is waning crescent, a period traditionally linked to reflection and completion. DayAtlas shows weather on this day, events, famous births and deaths for any date and location, offering users comprehensive historical and meteorological information for their chosen timeframe.

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11th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on May 11 blend Taurus steadiness with Mercury's mental agility. These grounded yet curious souls think deeply, speak deliberately, and seek both material and intellectual security. Their charm lies in the rare blend of practicality and genuine inquisitiveness.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strength: practical intelligence, reliability, and genuine communication skill. Weakness: stubbornness and overthinking that can paralyze action. Impatience with less analytical minds occasionally surfaces as condescension.

Love These individuals require intellectual depth alongside sensual connection. They're devoted, thoughtful partners who value meaningful conversation as much as physical intimacy. Lasting bonds form when both mind and body feel truly engaged.

Caree & Finance Ideally suited for careers blending analytical skill with hands-on craftsmanship: trades, finance, architecture, or writing. Financial security isn't luxury but an emotional anchor. They build wealth methodically through patience and strategy.

Health Stability supports wellness—regular routines strengthen physical well-being. Skeptical of trends, they respect evidence-based approaches. Sensory relaxation like massage or gardening eases mental tension naturally and sustainably.

That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 11th May

Name Days in Your Language: Asa, Ervin, Erwin, Irvin, Irving, Irwing, Marlo, Marlon, Marlow, Marvin, Merle, Merlin, Mervin

Someone born on this day would be just 332 days old today — roughly 7,990 hours, 479,432 minutes, or 28,765,966 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 131. day of the year.

There are 234 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 19 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 11th May

  • Konsta Helenius, Finnish ice hockey player (2006)
  • Fermín López, Spanish footballer (2003)
  • Yūki Tsunoda, Japanese racing driver (2000)
  • Wang Chuqin, Chinese table tennis player (2000)
  • Sabrina Carpenter, American singer and actress (1999)
  • Viktória Kužmová, Slovak tennis player (1998)
  • Coi Leray, American rapper and singer (1997)
  • Lana Condor, American actress (1997)
  • Adin Hill, Canadian ice hockey player (1996)
  • Gelson Martins, Portuguese footballer (1995)

Lives Remembered on 11th May

  • Susan Backlinie, American actress and stuntwoman (born 1946) (2024)
  • Colt Brennan, American quarterback (born 1983) (2021)
  • Norman Lloyd, American actor, producer and director (born 1914) (2021)
  • Jerry Stiller, American comedian, actor (born 1927) (2020)
  • Peggy Lipton, American actress, model, and singer (born 1946) (2019)
  • Thomas Silverstein, American murderer (born 1952) (2019)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th May

  • Christian feast day: Anthimus of Rome
  • Christian feast day: Gangulphus of Burgundy
  • Christian feast day: Majolus of Cluny
  • Christian feast day: Mamertus, the first of the Ice Saints

What Happened on 11th May?

  • Start/Middle of the May 2024 Solar Storms, the most powerful set of Geomagnetic storms since the 2003 Halloween solar storms. (2024)
  • The 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is held in Malmö, Sweden. Nemo from Switzerland wins with their song "The Code", making them the contest's first non-binary winner. (2024)
  • The Burmese military executes at least 37 villagers during the Mon Taing Pin massacre in Sagaing, Myanmar. (2022)
  • Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin. Israel eventually admitted and apologized for the murder, after initial denials. (2022)
  • One hundred and ten people are killed in an ISIL bombing in Baghdad. (2016)
  • Fifteen people are killed and 46 injured in Kinshasa, DRC, in a stampede caused by tear gas being thrown into soccer stands by police officers. (2014)
  • Fifty-two people are killed in a bombing in Reyhanlı, Turkey. (2013)
  • An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Lorca, Spain. (2011)
  • The Istanbul Convention is signed in Istanbul, Turkey. (2011)
  • David Cameron takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form the country's first coalition government since the Second World War. (2010)