Monday, 15th October 2012 in London
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On 15th October 2012, London experienced drizzly conditions typical of the British autumn season. The city, situated on the River Thames in south-eastern England, is the capital and largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, serving as the country's economic, political and cultural centre. The date fell under the zodiac sign of Libra, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination.
Throughout history, 15th October has marked several significant events of international consequence. In 1967, the Motherland Calls, a colossal statue commemorating casualties of the Battle of Stalingrad, was dedicated in Volgograd, Russia, becoming the tallest statue in the world at that time. Nearly two centuries earlier, in 1815, Napoleon began his exile on Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean, an isolation that would define his final six years following his military defeat.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 15th October 2012
Stone remembers every hand that shaped it, long after the sculptor departs.
Fortune of the Day
15th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on October 15th blend classic Libran diplomacy with innovative Uranus influence. They appear charming and balanced yet think unconventionally, frequently questioning established norms. Numerology 7 grants them spiritual depth and keen analytical ability.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in creating harmony while remaining creatively bold. However, they struggle with indecision between tradition and innovation, plus a tendency to avoid confrontation at any cost.
Love In relationships, these individuals seek intellectual connection paired with emotional balance. Partners appreciate their fairness and tenderness, though sometimes find their detached style frustrating. They're genuinely curious about unconventional relationship arrangements.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in roles blending creativity with strategy—design, technology, law, or diplomacy. Financially generous by nature, they benefit from conscious budgeting. Their innovative perspective opens unusual income opportunities.
Health Mental stimulation is central to their wellbeing; stagnation causes stress. Moderate movement like yoga or dance helps balance inner restlessness. Nervous tension requires regular downtime and mindfulness practices.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Water).
Fun Facts About 15th October
Name Days in Your Language: Essence, Terence, Teresa, Terrance, Terrence, Terri, Terry, Tess, Tessa, Theresa, Trace, Tracey, Traci, Tracy
Someone born on this day in 2012 would be 13 years old today — just 4,934 days into life, which is roughly 118,420 hours, 7,105,234 minutes, or 426,314,050 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 289. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 77 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 42 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 15th October
- Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark (2005)
- Melki Sedek Huang, Indonesian activist and sex offender (2000)
- Bailee Madison, American-Canadian actress and singer (1999)
- Ben Woodburn, Welsh footballer (1999)
- Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar, Indonesian activist and politician (1998)
- Charly Musonda, Belgian footballer (1996)
- Grace Van Dien, American actress (1996)
- Zelo, South Korean rapper and dancer (1996)
- Jack Flaherty, American baseball player (1995)
- Jakob Pöltl, Austrian basketball player (1995)
Lives Remembered on 15th October
- Giovanni Reale, Italian philosopher and historian (born 1931) (2014)
- Donald Bailey, American drummer (born 1933) (2013)
- Claude Cheysson, French lieutenant and politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1920) (2012)
- Erol Günaydın, Turkish actor and screenwriter (born 1933) (2012)
- Maria Petrou, Greek-English computer scientist and academic (born 1953) (2012)
- Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodian politician, 1st Prime Minister of Cambodia (born 1922) (2012)
- Betty Driver, English actress, singer, and author (born 1920) (2011)
- Richard C. Miller, American photographer (born 1912) (2010)
- Mildred Fay Jefferson, American physician and activist (born 1926) (2010)
- Johnny Sheffield, American actor (born 1931) (2010)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 15th October
- Breast Health Day (Europe)
- Christian feast day: Bruno of Querfurt
- Christian feast day: Cúan of Ahascragh
- Christian feast day: Teresa of Ávila
- Christian feast day: Thecla of Kitzingen
- Christian feast day: October 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (United States)
- Shwmae Su'mae Day (Wales)
- White Cane Safety Day
- World Students' Day
What Happened on 15th October?
- 13-year-old American girl, Jayme Closs, is kidnapped from her Barron, Wisconsin home after her parents were both murdered. (2018)
- One hundred and ninety-seven nations amend the Montreal Protocol to include a phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons. (2016)
- The 7.2 Mw Bohol earthquake strikes the Philippines. At least 215 were killed. (2013)
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes down 733.08 points, or 7.87%, the second worst percentage drop in the Dow's history. (2008)
- Seventeen activists in New Zealand are arrested in the country's first post-9/11 anti-terrorism raids. (2007)
- The 6.7 Mw Kiholo Bay earthquake rocks Hawaii, causing property damage, injuries, landslides, power outages, and the closure of Honolulu International Airport. (2006)
- China launches Shenzhou 5, its first crewed space mission. (2003)
- NASA's Galileo spacecraft passes within 112 miles (180 km) of Jupiter's moon Io. (2001)
- The Cassini probe launches from Cape Canaveral on its way to Saturn. (1997)
- The United States, under the Clinton administration, returns Haiti's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, to the island. (1994)