Sunday, 27th November 2011 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 57 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 3°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its full moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Sagittarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 27th November in London, GB.
On this day in history, significant events have marked 27 November across the centuries. In 1989, a bomb placed by the Medellín Cartel destroyed Avianca Flight 203 in an attempt to assassinate Colombian presidential candidate César Gaviria, killing all 107 people on board. The attack marked one of the deadliest aviation incidents orchestrated by a criminal organisation. In 2009, a bombing disrupted Russian transport infrastructure when an explosive device derailed a high-speed train travelling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, claiming 28 lives. These incidents underscore the historical significance of this date in documenting violent disruptions to civilian life and transport systems.
The year 1895 saw Swedish chemist and industrialist Alfred Nobel sign his last will and testament, a document that would reshape the course of intellectual achievement globally. Nobel's decision to establish what would become the Nobel Prize fundamentally changed how the world recognises contributions to physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. His legacy continues to shape scientific and cultural discourse more than a century later.
London on this day in 2011 experienced cloudy conditions as the city observed the full moon phase under the Sagittarius zodiac sign. The capital of the United Kingdom sits on the Thames in south-east England and functions as the nation's political, economic and cultural centre, hosting major institutions that influence global affairs. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather patterns, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, allowing users to explore the intersections of history, astronomy and climate for their selected days.
Find out what's happening today in London.
What the Weather Had in Store for London on 27th November 2011
Ember glows brightest when contained, not scattered.
Fortune of the Day
27th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 27 November blend Sagittarius adventurousness with solar vitality and self-expression. Master Number 11 grants them spiritual depth and intuitive wisdom. They appear charismatic, life-affirming and philosophically minded.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include optimism, intellectual flexibility and inspirational communication. Weaknesses emerge through impatience, hasty judgments and tendency to feel overwhelmed. Self-reflection helps counter these patterns effectively.
Love These individuals need partners respecting their freedom while matching their intellect. They're passionate yet fiercely independent. Deep emotional bonds form through shared aspirations and meaningful dialogue.
Caree & Finance Teaching, spirituality, media and entrepreneurship appeal strongly to them. Their gift for inspiring others makes them natural leaders. Financial stability requires deliberate planning rather than impulsive choices.
Health These people thrive through movement, travel and mental stimulation. Nervous tension arises from overly hectic pacing. Meditation, yoga and regular breaks support sustainable wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its full moon phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 27th November
Name Days in Your Language: Farrel, Farrell, Fergus, Ferrell, Ginger, Virgil, Virgilia, Virginia
Someone born on this day in 2011 would be 14 years old today — just 5,251 days into life, which is roughly 126,029 hours, 7,561,751 minutes, or 453,705,087 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 331. day of the year.
There are 34 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 47 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th November
- Adéla Jergová, Slovak singer-songwriter (2003)
- Zoe Colletti, American actress (2001)
- Mike Williams, Dutch DJ and record producer (1996)
- Suliasi Vunivalu, Fijian rugby league player (1995)
- Aubrey Peeples, American actress and singer (1993)
- Ala Boratyn, Polish singer-songwriter (1992)
- Chanyeol, South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and model (1992)
- Bradley Zimmer, American baseball player (1992)
- Josh Dubovie, English singer (1990)
- Michael Floyd, American football player (1989)
Lives Remembered on 27th November
- Wanda Błeńska, Polish physician and missionary (born 1911) (2014)
- Phillip Hughes, Australian cricketer (born 1988) (2014)
- P. D. James, English author (born 1920) (2014)
- Jack Kyle, Irish rugby player and humanitarian (born 1926) (2014)
- Fernance B. Perry, Portuguese-American businessman and philanthropist (born 1922) (2014)
- Lewis Collins, English-American actor (born 1946) (2013)
- Herbert F. DeSimone, American lawyer and politician, Attorney General of Rhode Island (born 1929) (2013)
- Volker Roemheld, German physiologist and biologist (born 1941) (2013)
- Nílton Santos, Brazilian footballer (born 1925) (2013)
- Manuel F. Segura, Filipino colonel (born 1919) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 27th November
- Christian feast day: Acarius of Tournai
- Christian feast day: Barlaam and Josaphat
- Christian feast day: Bilihildis of Altmünster
- Christian feast day: Congar of Congresbury
- Christian feast day: Facundus and Primitivus
- Christian feast day: Humilis of Bisignano
- Christian feast day: James Intercisus
- Christian feast day: Leonard of Port Maurice
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Roman Catholic)
- Christian feast day: Secundinus
- Christian feast day: Siffredus of Carpentras
- Christian feast day: Vergilius of Salzburg
- Christian feast day: Clovis I
- Christian feast day: November 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Lancashire Day (United Kingdom)
- Maaveerar Day (Tamil Eelam, Sri Lanka)
- Naval Infantry Day (Russia)
- Teacher's Day (Spain)
What Happened on 27th November?
- Nevsky Express bombing: A bomb explodes on the Nevsky Express train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and causing 28 deaths and 96 injuries. (2009)
- XL Airways Germany Flight 888T: An Airbus A320 performing a flight test crashes near the French commune of Canet-en-Roussillon, killing all seven people on board. (2008)
- The House of Commons of Canada approves a motion introduced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada. (2006)
- Pope John Paul II returns the relics of Saint John Chrysostom to the Eastern Orthodox Church. (2004)
- Blackwater 61 crash: A CASA C-212 Aviocar crashes into the Koh-i-Baba mountain range in Afghanistan, killing six. (2004)