Monday, 10th November 1958 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Science Day for Peace and Development. Explore 53 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 10th November in London, GB.
On 10 November 1958, London experienced drizzly conditions that characterised the capital during the onset of autumn. The city's weather reflected the transitional nature of the season, with moisture-laden air drifting across the Thames and surrounding areas. Those born on this date fell under the Scorpio zodiac sign, whilst the moon occupied a waxing gibbous phase, gradually approaching its full illumination.
Historical records for this calendar date span centuries of significant events across the globe. In 1871, journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley located the missing missionary David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania, an expedition that captured international attention and reshaped geographical knowledge of Central Africa. More recently, in 2006, Nadarajah Raviraj, a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil politician and human rights lawyer, was assassinated in Colombo, marking a tragic loss for the island nation's civil rights movement. The span of human history recorded for this day demonstrates how individual dates intersect with pivotal moments in exploration, politics and social development across different continents.
London itself stands as one of Europe's most significant urban centres, serving as the capital of the United Kingdom and a major global financial hub. The city has evolved from its Roman origins as Londinium into a sprawling metropolis that combines historical landmarks with contemporary infrastructure.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th November 1958
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Fortune of the Day
10th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 10th embody Scorpio's intensity with an added creative spark. They are psychologically astute, emotionally aware, and possess natural magnetism. Their inner world runs deep, complex, and often mysterious.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include unwavering determination, psychological insight, and transformative power. They pursue goals with laser focus and penetrating vision. The tendency toward control and rumination can harden them or breed suspicion.
Love Partners experience passionate, devoted connections marked by absolute loyalty. Betrayal of trust is rarely forgiven. Emotional vulnerability beneath their facade requires gentle honesty and consistent reassurance.
Caree & Finance These Scorpios excel in psychology, research, finance, and transformative roles. They have natural talent for strategic planning and wealth management. Their capacity for deep understanding makes them valued counselors and leaders.
Health Emotional depths can manifest physically, particularly affecting digestion and the nervous system. Regular release through intense exercise or breathwork is essential. Mental environment control significantly supports overall wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dog (Earth).
Fun Facts About 10th November
Name Days in Your Language: Flora, Florence, Florian, Jocelina, Joceline, Jocelyn, Jocelyne, Jocelynn, Joselyn, Joslyn, Justice, Justin, Justina, Justine, Justus
Someone born on this day in 1958 would be 67 years old today — just 24,630 days into life, which is roughly 591,128 hours, 35,467,729 minutes, or 2,128,063,741 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 314. day of the year.
There are 51 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 46 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th November
- Rudolf Grimm, German-Austrian physicist and academic (1961)
- John Walton, English darts player (1961)
- Neil Gaiman, English author, illustrator, and screenwriter (1960)
- Dan Hawkins, American football player, coach, and sportscaster (1960)
- Naomi Kawashima, Japanese actress and singer (died 2015) (1960)
- Maeve Sherlock, English politician (1960)
- Mackenzie Phillips, American actress (1959)
- Michael Schröder, German footballer and manager (1959)
- Deborah Cameron, English linguist, anthropologist, and academic (1958)
- Stephen Herek, American director and producer (1958)
Lives Remembered on 10th November
- Tim Sullivan, American novelist (born 1948) (2024)
- Kevin Conroy, American actor and voice actor, longtime voice of Batman (born 1955) (2022)
- Miroslav Žbirka, Slovak singer, songwriter and guitarist (born 1952) (2021)
- Saeb Erekat, Chief Palestinian negotiator (born 1955) (2020)
- Gene Amdahl, American computer scientist, physicist, and engineer, founded the Amdahl Corporation (born 1922) (2015)
- Pat Eddery, Irish jockey and trainer (born 1952) (2015)
- André Glucksmann, French philosopher and author (born 1937) (2015)
- Helmut Schmidt, German soldier, economist, and politician, 5th Chancellor of Germany (born 1918) (2015)
- Allen Toussaint, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (born 1938) (2015)
- Josip Boljkovac, Croatian soldier and politician, 1st Croatia Minister of the Interior (born 1920) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th November
- Christian feast day: Adelin of Séez
- Christian feast day: Áed mac Bricc
- Christian feast day: Andrew Avellino
- Christian feast day: Baudolino
- Christian feast day: Elaeth
- Christian feast day: Grellan
- Christian feast day: Justus
- Christian feast day: Lübeck martyrs
- Christian feast day: Pope Leo I
- Christian feast day: Monitor
- Christian feast day: Theoctiste
- Christian feast day: Tryphena of Rome
- Christian feast day: November 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Cry of Independence Day (Panama)
- Day of Remembrance of Atatürk (Turkey)
- Day of Russian Militsiya (Russia)
- Heroes Day (Indonesia) or Hari Pahlawan
- Martinisingen (Germany)
- United States Marine Corps birthday (United States)
- World Keratoconus Day
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
What Happened on 10th November?
- Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a ceasefire agreement, ending the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War, and prompting protests in Armenia. (2020)
- President of Bolivia Evo Morales and several of his government resign after 19 days of civil protests and a recommendation from the military. (2019)
- Ships of the South and North Korean navies skirmish off Daecheong Island in the Yellow Sea. (2009)
- Over five months after landing on Mars, NASA declares the Phoenix mission concluded after communications with the lander were lost. (2008)
- Sri Lankan Tamil politician Nadarajah Raviraj is assassinated in Colombo. (2006)
- The National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia is opened and dedicated by U.S. President George W. Bush, who announces that Marine Corporal Jason Dunham will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor. (2006)
- Veteran's Day Weekend Tornado Outbreak: A tornado outbreak stretching from Northern Ohio to the Gulf Coast, one of the largest outbreaks recorded in November. (2002)
- World Anti-Doping Agency is formed in Lausanne. (1999)
- WorldCom and MCI Communications announce a $37 billion merger (the largest merger in US history at the time). (1997)
- In Nigeria, playwright and environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, along with eight others from the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (Mosop), are hanged by government forces. (1995)