Monday, 12th October 1981 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Arthritis Day. Explore 66 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 5°C and 9°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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, 12th October in London, GB.
On Monday, 12th October 1981, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city went about its business under a waning crescent moon. Those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Libra, a date that would prove historically significant in British politics. The capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the political and cultural centre of the United Kingdom and has long been a focal point for major national events.
The autumn of 1981 occurred against a backdrop of significant historical dates that punctuated the previous decades. In 1960, Japan Socialist Party leader Inejiro Asanuma was assassinated during a live television recording by a far-right ultra-nationalist, marking a violent moment in the nation's post-war political history. More recently, in 1984, the Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, in a failed attempt to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet, an event that demonstrated the security challenges facing British leadership during that period.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 12th October 1981
Patience is not idleness, but wisdom waiting for the right moment.
Fortune of the Day
12th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality People born on October 12th blend classic Libran diplomacy with innovative Uranus influence. These individuals think unconventionally while maintaining a need for harmony and balance. Master Number 22 grants them visionary power and exceptional potential to build something meaningful.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include intellectual flexibility, charisma, and constructive problem-solving. Weaknesses emerge through indecision between tradition and revolution, sometimes appearing emotionally detached. The drive to perfect everything can become paralyzing.
Love Those born on this day seek partners with intellectual depth and independence. They need mental stimulation and space for personal growth. Romance alone isn't enough—partnership must offer mutual evolution and inspire both parties.
Caree & Finance October 12th natives thrive in forward-thinking fields: technology, science, media, or social reform. Their Master Number 22 equips them for leadership roles creating positive change. Financial security develops through courageous, well-considered decisions.
Health Mental engagement is essential for their wellbeing—stagnation triggers anxiety and restlessness. Regular physical activity and intellectual challenges maintain balance. They benefit from processing inner conflicts emotionally rather than intellectualizing them.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Metal).
Fun Facts About 12th October
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Someone born on this day in 1981 would be 44 years old today — just 16,264 days into life, which is roughly 390,347 hours, 23,420,829 minutes, or 1,405,249,758 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 285. day of the year.
There are 80 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 42 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th October
- Alex Brosque, Australian footballer (1983)
- Carlton Cole, English footballer (1983)
- Katie Piper, English philanthropist, broadcaster, and acid violence survivor (1983)
- Mariko Yamamoto, Japanese cricketer (1983)
- Tom Guiry, American actor (1981)
- Marcel Hossa, Slovak ice hockey player (1981)
- Brian Kerr, Scottish footballer and manager (1981)
- Giuseppe Lanzone, American rower (1981)
- Brian J. Smith, American actor (1981)
- Conrad Smith, New Zealand rugby player (1981)
Lives Remembered on 12th October
- Jackie Burch, American casting director (born 1951) (2025)
- Jackmaster, Scottish DJ and record producer (born 1986) (2024)
- Ka, American rapper (born 1972) (2024)
- Lilly Ledbetter, American activist (born 1938) (2024)
- Tito Mboweni, South African politician (born 1959) (2024)
- Alvin Rakoff, Canadian film and television director (born 1927) (2024)
- Alex Salmond, Scottish economist and politician, First Minister of Scotland (born 1954) (2024)
- Baba Siddique, Indian politician (born 1958) (2024)
- Luis Garavito, Colombian serial killer (born 1957) (2023)
- Conchata Ferrell, American actress (born 1943) (2020)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th October
- Christian feast day: Blessed Louis Brisson
- Christian feast day: Edith Cavell and Elizabeth Fry (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: Fiacc
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Pillar (Fiestas del Pilar)
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Aparecida
- Christian feast day: Radim Gaudentius (Czech Republic)
- Christian feast day: Seraphin of Montegranaro
- Christian feast day: Wilfrid of Ripon
- Christian feast day: Carlo Acutis
- Christian feast day: October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Children's Day (Brazil)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Columbus Day (Honduras)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Hispanidad or Fiesta Nacional de España, also Armed Forces Day (Spain)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Resistencia Indígena, "Day of Indigenous Resistance" (Venezuela)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Américas (Belize)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Culturas, "Day of the Cultures" (Costa Rica)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural, "Day of respect for cultural diversity" (Argentina)
- Discovery Day (The Bahamas)
- Feast for Life of Aleister Crowley, celebrated as "Crowleymas" (Thelema)
- Fiesta Nacional de España (Spain)
- Hafez Day (Iran) 1
- Independence Day (Equatorial Guinea), celebrates the independence of Equatorial Guinea from Spain in 1968.
- International Day Against DRM
What Happened on 12th October?
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army fail to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet. The bomb kills five people and wounds at least 31 others. (1984)
- Japan's former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei is found guilty of taking a $2 million bribe from the Lockheed Corporation, and is sentenced to four years in jail. (1983)
- Typhoon Tip becomes the largest and most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded. (1979)
- Hua Guofeng succeeds Mao Zedong as paramount leader of China. (1977)
- Indian Airlines Flight 171 crashes at Santacruz Airport in Bombay, India, killing 95. (1976)