Saturday, 15th November 2025 in Amsterdam

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's World Recycling Day and Clean Air Day. Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam brings rainy with temperatures between 7°C and 8°C. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter 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 Saturday, 15th November in Amsterdam, NL.

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Saturday, 15th November 2025 brings rainy weather to Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands known for its extensive canal system and historic architecture that spans centuries. The atmospheric conditions reflect the typical autumn climate of this northern European location, where precipitation is common during the later months of the year. Amsterdam serves as a significant cultural and commercial hub, drawing visitors and residents who navigate its distinctive waterways and charming streets throughout the seasons.

On this date in history, several significant events have marked the calendar. In 1988, the Soviet spacecraft Buran launched on its only uncrewed flight, representing a technological response to NASA's Space Shuttle programme during the Cold War era. More recently, in 2012, Xi Jinping replaced Hu Jintao as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, establishing himself as the paramount leader of China and reshaping the country's political direction for the following decade.

The astrological context for 15th November 2025 shows the moon in its first quarter phase, whilst those born on this date fall under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. This celestial positioning has traditionally held significance in various cultural and spiritual practices, though its influence remains a matter of personal belief rather than scientific verification.

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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 15th November 2025

Rain

Sunrise 09:02
Sunset 17:47
Sunshine duration 00:00 hours
Daylight duration 08:45 hours

Maximum temperature 8.4°C
Minimum temperature 7.3°C

Wind speed 19.4km/h from ENE
Precipitation 7.6mm

Abundance flows toward those who recognize scarcity first.

Fortune of the Day

15th November in the Stars – Star Sign Scorpio

Today, the zodiac sign Scorpio celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality People born on November 15th blend intense emotional depth with spiritual curiosity. Neptune's influence adds a contemplative, imaginative layer to their typical Scorpio nature, creating someone drawn to mysteries and hidden truths. Their personalities fascinate through psychological complexity.

Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include psychological insight, unwavering loyalty, and transformative power. These individuals possess keen intuition and spiritual awareness. Weaknesses stem from controlling tendencies, emotional intensity that can isolate, and a secretive nature.

Love In relationships, these people seek profound emotional and spiritual connection. They love intensely, demandingly, and unconditionally, yet require absolute trust and transparency. Jealousy and possessiveness can become obstacles.

Caree & Finance Numerology 8 suggests business acumen and material success potential. Ideal careers include psychology, finance, occult studies, or healing professions. Their ability to perceive hidden patterns makes them invaluable strategists and analysts.

Health These individuals thrive with meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices for emotional regulation. Deep feelings can manifest as psychological strain; regular introspection is essential. Structured routines support sustained wellbeing.


That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 15th November

Name Days in Your Language: Leopold, Leopolda, Leopoldo, Leopoltine, Talia, Thalia


Someone born on this day would be just 160 days old today — roughly 3,856 hours, 231,360 minutes, or 13,881,618 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 319. day of the year.


There are 46 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 46 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 15th November

  • TyTy Washington Jr., American basketball player (2001)
  • Paula Badosa, Spanish tennis player (1997)
  • Kim Min-jae, South Korean footballer (1996)
  • Blake Pieroni, American swimmer (1995)
  • Karl-Anthony Towns, Dominican-American basketball player (1995)
  • Ekaterina Alexandrova, Russian tennis player (1994)
  • Emma Dumont, American actress and model (1994)
  • Bryce Cartwright, Australian rugby league player (1994)
  • Arik Armstead, American football player (1993)
  • Paulo Dybala, Argentine footballer (1993)

Lives Remembered on 15th November

  • Celeste Caeiro, Portuguese pacifist (born 1933) (2024)
  • Béla Károlyi, Romanian-American gymnastics coach (born 1942) (2024)
  • Jon Kenny, Irish comedian and actor (born 1957) (2024)
  • Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, Japanese princess (born 1923) (2024)
  • Žarko Laušević, Serbian actor (born 1960) (2023)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th November

  • America Recycles Day (United States)
  • Christian feast day: Abibus of Edessa
  • Christian feast day: Albert the Great
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Caius of Korea
  • Christian feast day: Didier of Cahors
  • Christian feast day: Francis Asbury and George Whitefield (Episcopal Church)
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Hugh Faringdon
  • Christian feast day: Leopold III, a public holiday in Lower Austria and Vienna.
  • Christian feast day: Malo
  • Christian feast day: Mechell
  • Christian feast day: November 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Day of the German-speaking Community of Belgium (German-speaking Community of Belgium)
  • Day of the Imprisoned Writer (International observance)
  • Independence Day, unilaterally declared in 1988. (Palestine)
  • King's Feast (Belgium)
  • National Tree Planting Day (Sri Lanka)
  • Peace Day (Ivory Coast)
  • Republic Proclamation Day (Brazil)
  • Shichi-Go-San (Japan)
  • Republic Day (Northern Cyprus)
  • The beginning of Nativity Fast (Eastern Orthodox)

What Happened on 15th November?

  • The world population reached eight billion. (2022)
  • Lewis Hamilton wins the Turkish Grand Prix and secures his seventh drivers' title, equalling the all-time record held by Michael Schumacher. (2020)
  • A flood a few miles outside of Athens results in the death of 25 people. (2017)
  • Hong Kong's High Court bans elected politicians Yau Wai-ching and Baggio Leung from the city's Parliament. (2016)
  • Xi Jinping becomes General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and a new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee is inaugurated. (2012)
  • A fire in a high-rise apartment building in Shanghai, China kills 58 people. (2010)
  • Cyclone Sidr hits Bangladesh, killing an estimated 5,000 people and destroying parts of the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans. (2007)
  • Al Jazeera English launches worldwide. (2006)
  • The first day of the 2003 Istanbul bombings, in which two car bombs, targeting two synagogues, explode, kill 25 people and wound 300 more. (2003)
  • Hu Jintao becomes General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and a new nine-member Politburo Standing Committee is inaugurated. (2002)