Monday, 11th May 1992 in Madrid
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Madrid! Explore 35 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Madrid. 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 Madrid brings sunny with temperatures between 11°C and 26°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter 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 Monday, 11th May in Madrid, ES.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is situated on the Meseta Central plateau in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. As the country's largest city and political centre, Madrid has served as Spain's capital since 1561 and remains a major European hub for culture, commerce and governance. On Monday, 11th May 1992, the weather in Madrid was sunny, whilst those born under the sign of Taurus would have experienced a last quarter moon phase overhead.
The date marks several significant moments in recent history, particularly concerning political transitions and international incidents. 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 between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. This shift in British politics occurred alongside the resignation of his predecessor Gordon Brown, who had failed to negotiate a coalition agreement with the Liberal Democrats after the general election.
The same date in history also witnessed technological and infrastructural milestones that shaped modern society. In 1997, Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in six games to become the first chess computer to win a match against a reigning world champion, marking a watershed moment in artificial intelligence development. Meanwhile, Spain itself experienced a significant natural disaster when an earthquake registering 5.1 magnitude struck near Lorca in 2011, becoming the worst seismic event to impact the region for more than fifty years.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Madrid on 11th May 1992
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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 last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Water).
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 in 1992 would be 33 years old today — just 12,403 days into life, which is roughly 297,694 hours, 17,861,644 minutes, or 1,071,698,658 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 132. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 234 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 20 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th May
- Gelson Martins, Portuguese footballer (1995)
- Sachia Vickery, American tennis player (1995)
- Shira Haas, Israeli actress (1995)
- Hagos Gebrhiwet, Ethiopian runner (1994)
- Nene Macdonald, Papua New Guinean rugby league player (1994)
- Maurice Harkless, American-Puerto Rican basketball player (1993)
- Miguel Sanó, Dominican baseball player (1993)
- Thibaut Courtois, Belgian footballer (1992)
- Pablo Sarabia, Spanish footballer (1992)
- Bobi, Portuguese Rafeiro do Alentejo, oldest recorded dog (died 2023) (1992)
Lives Remembered on 11th May
- Timothy Carey, American actor, director, and producer (born 1928) (1994)
- Ulyana Barkova, Russian farm worker (born 1906) (1991)
- Stratos Dionysiou, Greek Singer, composer and lyricist (born 1935) (1990)
- Kim Philby, British-Soviet double agent (born 1912) (1988)
- James Jesus Angleton, CIA counterintelligence leader (born 1917) (1987)
- Fritz Pollard, American football player and coach (born 1894) (1986)
- Chester Gould, American cartoonist, created Dick Tracy (born 1900) (1985)
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)