Sunday, 11th May 2025 in Karlsruhe

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Karlsruhe! Explore 35 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe brings sunny with temperatures between 8°C and 25°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 Karlsruhe, DE.

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Sunday, 11th May 2025 marks a date of significant historical events spanning several centuries. In 2010, David Cameron took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, forming the country's first coalition government since the Second World War. This political shift followed Gordon Brown's resignation after he failed to negotiate a coalition agreement with the Liberal Democrats. Another notable occurrence on this date came in 2013 when two car bombs of unknown origin detonated in Reyhanli, Turkey, killing 52 people and injuring 140 others. These events demonstrate the varied nature of historical developments that have occurred on 11th May across different nations and decades.

Karlsruhe, located in Baden-Württemberg in south-western Germany, serves as an important cultural and administrative centre in the Rhine Valley. The city is known for its distinctive radial street layout and serves as a transport hub connecting major German cities.

Weather conditions in Karlsruhe on this date are sunny, providing pleasant conditions typical of late spring. The zodiac sign for those born on 11th May is Taurus, the fixed earth sign known for stability and practicality. The moon phase is a waning crescent, marking the period between the full moon and the new moon as lunar light continues to diminish.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Karlsruhe on 11th May 2025

Sunny

Sunrise 05:48
Sunset 20:56
Sunshine duration 14:45 hours
Daylight duration 15:07 hours

Maximum temperature 25°C
Minimum temperature 8.4°C

Wind speed 18.7km/h from E
Precipitation 0mm

Deep roots grow slowly, yet hold forever.

Fortune of the Day

11th May in the Stars – Star Sign Taurus

Today, the zodiac sign Taurus 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 350 days old today — roughly 8,422 hours, 505,345 minutes, or 30,320,732 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)