Monday, 10th November 2008 in Stockholm

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! It's World Science Day for Peace and Development. Explore 53 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm brings rainy with temperatures between 5°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Stockholm, SE.

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On 10th November 2008, Stockholm experienced rainy weather under a waning crescent moon, with those born on this date falling under the Scorpio zodiac sign. The Swedish capital, situated on fourteen islands where the Baltic Sea meets Lake Mälaren, is renowned for its archipelago and historic Old Town district. The city's position at the confluence of these water bodies has shaped its development as a major Northern European hub for centuries.

Throughout history, 10th November has marked several significant events. In 1871, journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley located the missing missionary David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika in present-day Tanzania, an encounter that became one of the most celebrated meetings in exploration history. 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 civil rights advocacy in South Asia.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 10th November 2008

Rain

Sunrise 08:31
Sunset 16:32
Sunshine duration 02:55 hours
Daylight duration 08:01 hours

Maximum temperature 8.4°C
Minimum temperature 5.2°C

Wind speed 31.6km/h from SSW
Precipitation 2.9mm

The flawed path attracts more seekers than the polished one.

Fortune of the Day

10th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

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 crescent phase.


Chinese year of the Rat (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 2008 would be 17 years old today — just 6,365 days into life, which is roughly 152,769 hours, 9,166,171 minutes, or 549,970,319 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 315. day of the year.


As this is a leap year, there are 51 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 46 — 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

  • Peter J. Biondi, American soldier and politician (born 1942) (2011)
  • Ivan Martin Jirous, Czech poet (born 1944) (2011)
  • Killer Karl Kox, American professional wrestler (born 1931) (2011)
  • Dino De Laurentiis, Italian-American actor, producer, and production manager (born 1919) (2010)
  • Robert Enke, German footballer (born 1977) (2009)
  • John Allen Muhammad, American spree killer (born 1960) (2009)
  • Wannes Van de Velde, Belgian singer and poet (born 1937) (2008)
  • Kiyosi Itô, Japanese mathematician and academic (born 1915) (2008)
  • Laraine Day, American actress (born 1920) (2007)
  • Augustus F. Hawkins, American engineer and politician (born 1907) (2007)

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?

  • 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)