Monday, 11th October 1948 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Day of the Girl Child. Explore 41 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 drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 11th October in London, GB.
On 11th October, significant historical moments have marked this date across different centuries and continents. In 1937, former British king Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson arrived at Berlin Friedrichstraße station to begin a controversial tour of Nazi Germany, where they were greeted with Nazi salutes and met with high-ranking state officials. Decades later, in 1987, an estimated 750,000 people attended the Great March in Washington, D.C., to demand greater civil rights for the LGBT community, representing a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement. These events reflect the diverse historical narratives that have unfolded on this particular date.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, sits on the Thames in south-eastern England and has served as a major centre of political, cultural and economic activity for nearly two thousand years. The city remains one of the world's most influential financial and cultural hubs, attracting millions of visitors and residents from across the globe.
On Monday, 11th October 1948, London experienced drizzly weather conditions. The moon was in its waning gibbous phase, and those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Libra, characterised by traits associated with balance and diplomatic nature. These atmospheric and astrological conditions provide context for understanding the day's conditions and characteristics.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th October 1948
Patterns emerge only when observer stops forcing them.
Fortune of the Day
11th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on October 11th blend classic Libran diplomacy with Uranian innovation. They think unconventionally yet remain charming and balanced. This mix makes them modern mediators with creative problem-solving abilities.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in intellectual flexibility, originality, and social grace. Weaknesses emerge through indecision and difficulty asserting themselves. Seeing too many perspectives can lead to paralysis.
Love Partnership perception is based on intellectual attraction and emotional equilibrium. Freedom and recognition of independence matter deeply. Unconventional relationship models appeal; routine bores.
Caree & Finance Creative fields, technology, or diplomacy optimally utilize their talents. Financial independence matters, though risk-taking remains cautious. Networking abilities open unexpected doors.
Health Nervous tension arises when imbalance emerges. Regular mental stimulation and social activity prove essential. Yoga or meditation helps maintain inner harmony.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th October
Name Days in Your Language: Canice, Kambelyn, Ken, Kendall, Kendra, Kennedy, Kenneth, Kenny, Kent, Kenton, Kim, Kimball, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberlyn, Kimi, Tate, Tatum
Someone born on this day in 1948 would be 77 years old today — just 28,314 days into life, which is roughly 679,549 hours, 40,772,983 minutes, or 2,446,379,029 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 285. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 81 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 42 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th October
- Bruce Bartlett, American economist, historian, and author (1951)
- Miroslav Dvořák, Czech ice hockey player (died 2008) (1951)
- Jean-Jacques Goldman, French singer-songwriter and guitarist (1951)
- Jon Miller, American sportscaster (1951)
- Louise Rennison, English author and comedian (died 2016) (1951)
- Charles Shyer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2024) (1951)
- Catlin Adams, American actress (1950)
- William R. Forstchen, American historian and author (1950)
- Amos Gitai, Israeli director, producer, and author (1950)
- Patty Murray, American educator and politician (1950)
Lives Remembered on 11th October
- Diane Keaton, American actress (born 1946) (2025)
- Jamaluddin Hossain, Bangladeshi actor (born 1943) (2024)
- Angela Lansbury, English-American actress, singer, and producer (born 1925) (2022)
- Alexei Leonov, Soviet/Russian cosmonaut and first human to conduct a spacewalk (born 1934) (2019)
- Clifford Husbands, Barbadian politician (born 1926) (2017)
- Dean Chance, American baseball player and manager (born 1941) (2015)
- Anita Cerquetti, Italian soprano (born 1931) (2014)
- Carmelo Simeone, Argentinian footballer (born 1933) (2014)
- Bob Such, Australian educator and politician (born 1944) (2014)
- María de Villota, Spanish race car driver (born 1980) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th October
- Christian feast days: Agilbert
- Christian feast days: Alexander Sauli
- Christian feast days: Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast days: Æthelburh of Barking
- Christian feast days: Bruno the Great
- Christian feast days: Cainnech of Aghaboe
- Christian feast days: Gratus of Oloron
- Christian feast days: Gummarus
- Christian feast days: James the Deacon (Church of England, Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast days: Lommán of Trim
- Christian feast days: Maria Soledad Torres y Acosta
- Christian feast days: Nectarius of Constantinople
- Christian feast days: Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia
- Christian feast days: Philip the Evangelist
- Christian feast days: Pope John XXIII (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast days: Zenaida and Philonella
- Christian feast days: October 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- General Pulaski Memorial Day (United States)
- International Day of the Girl Child
- International Newspaper Carrier Day
- National Coming Out Day
- Revolution Day (North Macedonia)
What Happened on 11th October?
- Soyuz MS-10, launching an intended crew for the ISS, suffers an in-flight abort. The crew lands safely. (2018)
- A migrant boat sinks in the Channel of Sicily, with at least 359 people drowning. (2013)
- A bomb attack in a Myyrmanni shopping mall in Vantaa, Finland kills seven. (2002)
- The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection. (2001)
- NASA launches STS-92, the 100th Space Shuttle mission. (2000)
- Air Botswana pilot Chris Phatswe steals an ATR 42 from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and later crashes it into two other aircraft at the airport, killing himself. (1999)
- Prof. Anita Hill delivers her televised testimony concerning sexual harassment during the Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination. (1991)
- The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. (1987)
- Start of Operation Pawan by Indian forces in Sri Lanka. Thousands of civilians, insurgents, soldiers die. (1987)
- Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland to continue discussions about scaling back IRBM arsenals in Europe. (1986)