Wednesday, 10th November 2021 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 cloudy with temperatures between 9°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning 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 Wednesday, 10th November in London, GB.
On 10th November 2021, significant historical events unfolded across different continents, marking moments of consequence and change. In 2020, the British government announced it had removed the last land mine from the Falkland Islands, completing a decades-long effort to clear ordnance laid during the 1982 Falklands War. The clearance represented a milestone in post-conflict recovery, allowing former military zones to return to civilian use. Further back, in 1871, journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley located the missing missionary and explorer David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania, a discovery that captured global attention and shaped understanding of African geography during the colonial era.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is located on the River Thames in south-east England. The city has served as a major centre of commerce, culture and governance for centuries, maintaining significant influence across political and economic spheres. On this particular date in London, the weather remained cloudy, typical of November conditions in the region. The waning gibbous moon phase indicated the lunar cycle was moving towards its new moon phase, whilst those born under the Scorpio zodiac sign were in their astrological period.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 10th November 2021
The flawed path attracts more seekers than the polished one.
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 waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Metal).
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 2021 would be 4 years old today — just 1,617 days into life, which is roughly 38,817 hours, 2,329,049 minutes, or 139,742,950 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 45 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th November
- Christian Convery, Canadian actor (2009)
- Luca Del Bel Belluz, Canadian ice hockey player (2003)
- Eduardo Camavinga, French footballer (2002)
- Mackenzie Foy, American actress and model (2000)
- Scotty Pippen Jr., American basketball player (2000)
- Oliver Sonne, Danish-Peruvian footballer (2000)
- Armand Duplantis, Swedish-American pole vaulter (1999)
- Michael Cimino, American actor (1999)
- Hugo Duro, Spanish footballer (1999)
- João Félix, Portuguese footballer (1999)
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)