Sunday, 11th May 2025 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! Explore 35 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam brings cloudy with temperatures between 10°C and 23°C. 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 in Amsterdam, NL.
On Sunday, 11th May 2025, Amsterdam experiences cloudy conditions as the waning crescent moon continues its descent toward the new phase. The city, situated in the Netherlands at the confluence of the Amstel and IJ rivers, serves as the nation's capital and largest metropolitan area. Those born under the sign of Taurus during this period are characterised by steadiness and practicality, according to traditional astrological conventions.
The date marks several significant historical milestones across different continents and centuries. In 2010, David Cameron took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the formation of the country's first coalition government since the Second World War, after Gordon Brown resigned from the position the same day. The year 2011 witnessed a devastating earthquake near Lorca, Spain, registering 5.1 magnitude and representing the worst seismic event to strike that region for over fifty years. Further back, in 1812, Spencer Perceval became the only British prime minister to be assassinated when he was shot in the lobby of the House of Commons.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 11th May 2025
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Fortune of the Day
11th May in the Stars – Star Sign Taurus
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 350 days old today — roughly 8,418 hours, 505,114 minutes, or 30,306,876 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)