Tuesday, 12th November 1940 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 62 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. 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 Berlin brings rainy with temperatures between 4°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 Tuesday, 12th November in Berlin, DE.
November 12th holds considerable historical significance across multiple domains, from military operations to scientific achievements. The date encompasses pivotal moments in twentieth-century history, including wartime diplomatic efforts and technological breakthroughs that would reshape human understanding of the cosmos. In 1940, Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov arrived in Berlin to explore the possibility of Soviet Union membership within the Axis powers, a negotiation that would prove unsuccessful amidst mounting tensions between the ideological blocs. Decades later, in 2014, the European Space Agency's Philae lander achieved a groundbreaking feat by touching down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, marking humanity's first successful landing on a cometary body and providing unprecedented scientific data about primordial solar system materials.
Berlin, the location associated with the historical date, served as the political centre of Nazi Germany during the Second World War and later became a symbol of division during the Cold War. The city's complex history reflects broader European transformations throughout the twentieth century.
On this day in Berlin, the weather remained rainy throughout the period. The moon was in its waning crescent phase, whilst those born on this date fall under the Scorpio zodiac sign, spanning approximately October 23rd to November 21st. These atmospheric and astronomical conditions provide context for understanding the temporal setting of significant historical events.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 12th November 1940
The fifth turn reveals what the first four concealed.
Fortune of the Day
12th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 12th blend Scorpio's intensity with remarkable spiritual depth. Neptune's influence gifts them intuition, vivid imagination, and a pull toward hidden truths. They are mysterious, contemplative, and drawn to personal transformation and rebirth.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include unwavering loyalty, penetrating insight, and transformative power. Yet they struggle with possessiveness, need for control, and emotional extremes. This intensity can overwhelm others and create friction in relationships.
Love These individuals seek profound, soul-level connections and absolute emotional honesty. They are fiercely devoted but prone to jealousy and obsessive tendencies. Authenticity and mutual trust are non-negotiable for lasting satisfaction.
Caree & Finance November 12th natives thrive in psychology, creative fields, and esoteric work. Their ability to penetrate surface reality makes them exceptional counselors and artists. Financial discipline prevents impulsive ventures that could derail stability.
Health These people benefit greatly from meditation, yoga, and water-based activities for emotional balance. Mental peace matters as much as physical fitness in their wellbeing. Processing deep emotions consciously protects their psychological equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Metal).
Fun Facts About 12th November
Name Days in Your Language: Colan, Colin, Colleen, Collin, Cullan, Cullen, Culver, Kiley, Kyla, Kyle, Kylee, Kyleigh, Kyler, Kylier
Someone born on this day in 1940 would be 85 years old today — just 31,200 days into life, which is roughly 748,805 hours, 44,928,341 minutes, or 2,695,700,500 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 317. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 49 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 46 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th November
- Errol Brown, Jamaican-English singer-songwriter (died 2015) (1943)
- Brian Hyland, American pop singer (1943)
- Wallace Shawn, American actor, comedian and playwright (1943)
- Björn Waldegård, Swedish racing driver (died 2014) (1943)
- John Walker, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2011) (1943)
- Michel Audet, Canadian economist and politician (1940)
- Amjad Khan, Indian actor & director (died 1992) (1940)
- Jürgen Todenhöfer, German judge and politician (1940)
- Lucia Popp, Slovak soprano (died 1993) (1939)
- Delano Lewis, American diplomat (died 2023) (1938)
Lives Remembered on 12th November
- Roy Haynes, American drummer and composer (born 1925) (2024)
- John Horgan, Canadian politician and diplomat, 36th Premier of British Columbia (born 1959) (2024)
- Song Jae-rim, South Korean actor and model (born 1985) (2024)
- Thomas E. Kurtz, American computer scientist and educator (born 1928) (2024)
- Timothy West, English actor (born 1934) (2024)
- Don Walsh, American oceanographer (born 1931) (2023)
- Chung-Yun Hse, wood scientist (born 1935) (2021)
- Stan Lee, American comic book writer, editor, and publisher (born 1922) (2018)
- Lupita Tovar, Mexican-American actress (born 1910) (2016)
- Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Egyptian actor (born 1946) (2016)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th November
- Birth of Sun Yat-Sen, also Doctors' Day and Cultural Renaissance Day. (Republic of China)
- Christian feast day: Arsatius
- Christian feast day: Astrik (or Anastasius) of Pannonhalma
- Christian feast day: Cumméne Fota
- Christian feast day: Cunibert
- Christian feast day: Emilian of Cogolla
- Christian feast day: Imerius of Immertal
- Christian feast day: Josaphat Kuntsevych (Roman Catholic Church, Greek Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Lebuinus (Liafwine)
- Christian feast day: Livinus of Ghent
- Christian feast day: Machar
- Christian feast day: Margarito Flores García
- Christian feast day: Nilus of Sinai
- Christian feast day: Patiens
- Christian feast day: René d'Angers
- Christian feast day: Theodore the Studite
- Christian feast day: Ymar
- Christian feast day: November 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Azerbaijan)
- Father's Day (Indonesia)
- National Health Day (Indonesia)
- National Youth Day (East Timor)
- World Pneumonia Day
What Happened on 12th November?
- World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory. (1942)
- World War II: Temperatures around Moscow drop to −12 °C (10 °F) as the Soviet Union launches ski troops for the first time against the freezing German forces near the city. (1941)
- World War II: The Soviet cruiser Chervona Ukraina is destroyed during the Battle of Sevastopol. (1941)
- World War II: The Battle of Gabon ends as Free French Forces take Libreville, Gabon, and all of French Equatorial Africa from Vichy French forces. (1940)
- World War II: Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov arrives in Berlin to discuss the possibility of the Soviet Union joining the Axis Powers. (1940)
- Nazi Germany issues the Decree on the Elimination of Jews from Economic Life prohibiting Jews from selling goods and services or working in a trade, totally segregating Jews from the German economy. (1938)