Thursday, 4th November 2010 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 50 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 13°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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 Thursday, 4th November in London, GB.
On 4 November 2010, London experienced cloudy conditions, while the city remained under the influence of the Scorpio zodiac sign with the moon in its waxing gibbous phase. London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, situated on the River Thames and serving as the centre of government, finance and culture for the nation. The city has shaped global affairs for centuries and continues to influence international policy and commerce.
This date coincided with significant aviation history. Earlier that year, on 4 November, Qantas Flight 32 suffered an uncontained engine failure from its Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbofan engine, yet the aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Changi Airport in Singapore with no casualties. The incident marked the first major aviation crisis involving an Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, and demonstrated the aircraft's structural integrity and safety systems under extreme conditions.
The calendar also marks moments of profound historical consequence. On this date in 1921, the remains of an unknown soldier were buried with an eternal flame at the Altare della Patria in Rome, honouring the sacrifice of countless soldiers across nations and establishing a tradition of remembrance that persists across Europe. In 1890, the City and South London Railway officially opened, becoming the world's first deep-level underground railway and establishing a transport model that would eventually serve billions of commuters across the globe.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 4th November 2010
A bow draws stronger through opposing force.
Fortune of the Day
4th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 4th embody Scorpio's intense energy at its purest. They possess magnetic presence and penetrating intuition that others immediately sense. Their inner world is profoundly complex, driven by curiosity about human psychology and hidden truths.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in resilience and capacity for personal transformation. However, need for control and emotional guardedness can create relationship friction. Overthinking tendency may become paralyzing.
Love November 4th natives seek deep emotional connection and absolute loyalty in relationships. They love passionately but with emotional reserve. Trust must be earned first, then unshakeable bonds form naturally.
Caree & Finance These Scorpios thrive in careers demanding intensity and analysis: psychology, forensics, finance, or research. Their money skills are sharp, yet emotional investments can trigger impulsive decisions.
Health November 4th natives should consciously manage their tendency to hold emotional tension. Regular physical activity helps release stress effectively. Meditation or breathwork supports emotional equilibrium and mental wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Metal).
Fun Facts About 4th November
Name Days in Your Language: Amory, Cara, Carl, Carla, Carley, Carlo, Carlos, Carly, Carol, Carolina, Caroline, Carolyn, Carrie, Carroll, Charles, Charlie, Chaz, Chuck, Emery, Karl, Karla, Karlee, Karli, Karly
Someone born on this day in 2010 would be 15 years old today — just 5,643 days into life, which is roughly 135,448 hours, 8,126,880 minutes, or 487,612,801 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 308. day of the year.
There are 57 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 44 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th November
- Darja Varfolomeev, Russian-German rhythmic gymnast (2006)
- Tyrese Maxey, American basketball player (2000)
- Sun Yingsha, Chinese table tennis player (2000)
- Achraf Hakimi, Moroccan footballer (1998)
- Kaitlin Hawayek, American ice dancer (1996)
- Michael Christian Martinez, Filipino figure skater (1996)
- John Olive, Australian rugby league player (1996)
- Eric Paschall, American basketball player (1996)
- Billy Stanlake, Australian cricketer (1994)
- Ce'Aira Brown, American middle-distance runner (1993)
Lives Remembered on 4th November
- John D. Hawk, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1924) (2013)
- Leonid Stolovich, Russian-Estonian philosopher and academic (born 1929) (2013)
- Ray Willsey, Canadian-American football player and coach (born 1928) (2013)
- David Resnick, Brazilian-Israeli architect, designed Yad Kennedy (born 1924) (2012)
- Arnold Green, Latvian-Estonian soldier and politician (born 1920) (2011)
- Andy Rooney, American author, critic, journalist, and television personality (born 1919) (2011)
- Sparky Anderson, American baseball player and manager (born 1934) (2010)
- Hubertus Brandenburg, German bishop (born 1923) (2009)
- Michael Crichton, American physician, author, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1942) (2008)
- Rosella Hightower, American ballerina (born 1920) (2008)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th November
- Christian feast day: Charles Borromeo (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Emeric of Hungary
- Christian feast day: Felix of Valois
- Christian feast day: Joannicius the Great
- Christian feast day: Modesta
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Kazan (Russian Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Pierius
- Christian feast day: Blessed Teresa Manganiello
- Christian feast day: Vitalis and Agricola
- Christian feast day: November 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Community Service Day (Dominica)
- Flag Day (Panama)
- National Tonga Day (Tonga)
- National Unity and Armed Forces Day or Giorno dell'Unità Nazionale e Festa delle Forze Armate (Italy)
- Unity Day (Russia)
- Yitzhak Rabin Memorial (unofficial, but widely commemorated)
What Happened on 4th November?
- UPS Airlines Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F crashes into multiple buildings during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 people, including the 3 crew members. (2025)
- The Khash massacre, which refers to the repression of protesters by Iranian security forces, resulting in 18 deaths and more than 20 injuries. (2022)
- The Tigray War begins with Tigrayan rebels launching attacks on Ethiopian command centers. (2020)
- A cargo plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan, killing at least 37 people. (2015)
- A building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore resulting in at least 45 deaths and at least 100 injuries. (2015)
- Aero Caribbean Flight 883 crashes into Guasimal, Sancti Spíritus; all 68 passengers and crew are killed. (2010)
- Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over Indonesia shortly after taking off from Singapore, crippling the jet. The crew manage to safely return to Singapore, saving all 469 passengers and crew. (2010)
- Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President of the United States. (2008)
- Chinese authorities arrest cyber-dissident He Depu for signing a pro-democracy letter to the 16th Communist Party Congress. (2002)
- Israel-Palestinian conflict: Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated by an extremist Israeli. (1995)