Sunday, 11th May 2025 in Lisbon
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 35 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. 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 Lissabon brings drizzly with temperatures between 11°C and 18°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 Lissabon, PT.
Sunday 11th May 2025 marks a date in history with significant political transitions and moments of tragedy recorded across continents. On this day 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 after Gordon Brown's resignation the previous day. Further back, on 11th May 2011, an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.1 struck near Lorca, Spain, representing the worst seismic event to affect the region in over 50 years. More recently, in 2022, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed whilst reporting on an Israel Defense Forces raid at the Jenin Refugee Camp, marking a significant loss for international journalism.
Lisbon, Portugal's capital city situated on the Tagus estuary, is known for its historic architecture, distinctive hilltop neighbourhoods and cultural significance in European history. The city has served as a major port and cultural hub for centuries, drawing visitors and residents alike with its blend of traditional and contemporary character.
On this particular Sunday in Lisbon, conditions remain drizzly throughout the day. The moon enters its waning crescent phase, whilst those born under the Taurus zodiac sign experience their established astrological period. These atmospheric and celestial conditions combine to create the specific character of this date in the Portuguese capital.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 11th May 2025
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Fortune of the Day
11th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 7,991 hours, 479,512 minutes, or 28,770,762 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)