Monday, 16th October 2017 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Food Day. Explore 63 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 22°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing 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, 16th October in London, GB.
On Monday, 16th October 2017, Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist, was killed in a car bomb attack in Bidnija, marking a significant blow to press freedom in Europe. Her death sent shockwaves through the Mediterranean nation and internationally, highlighting the dangers faced by those investigating financial crimes and government misconduct. The incident drew widespread attention to corruption investigations in Malta and the vulnerability of investigative journalists across the continent. Earlier, on the same date in 2013, Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashed into the Mekong River in one of the region's deadliest aviation disasters, claiming all forty-nine people aboard.
London, where these events were being reported and discussed, remains one of Europe's principal media and political centres, serving as a hub for international news organisations and diplomatic activities. The capital's influence on global discourse ensures that significant events occurring across the world receive substantial coverage and analysis. On this particular day, London experienced cloudy weather, with temperatures reflecting the onset of autumn. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, and those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Libra, associated with balance and justice.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 16th October 2017
Autumn wind carries seeds where thought forbids them to land.
Fortune of the Day
16th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality People born on October 16th blend classic Libran diplomacy with Uranian innovation and originality. Naturally charming and harmony-seeking, they inject unconventional thinking into social dynamics. This combination creates intellectually restless personalities drawn to progressive ideals.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths include creative problem-solving, fairness, and intellectual adaptability. They bridge opposing viewpoints with grace. Weaknesses: indecision intensifies through their revolutionary impulses, and internal contradictions can create paralysis or inconsistency.
Love These natives seek intellectual stimulation and emotional equilibrium in partnerships. Their originality attracts intriguing partners, yet independence needs may create distance. Balancing loyalty with autonomy becomes central.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in creative, reform-oriented fields—design, technology, social impact. Numerological 8 ambition drives financial success, though indecision delays strategic moves. Collaboration amplifies their strengths.
Health Nervous tension from internal conflicts requires grounding practices—yoga, creative outlets, meditation. Mental flexibility is an asset but can lead to overthinking. Regular movement and artistic expression stabilize wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 16th October
Name Days in Your Language: Avice, Avis, Gerar, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerrard, Hedda, Hedwig, Hedy, Heide, Heidi, Jerard, Noah, Noe
Someone born on this day in 2017 would be 8 years old today — just 3,107 days into life, which is roughly 74,570 hours, 4,474,238 minutes, or 268,454,313 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 289. day of the year.
There are 76 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 42 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 16th October
- Scott Ogden, British motorcycle racer (2003)
- Willian Pacho, Ecuadorian footballer (2001)
- Aaron Nesmith, American basketball player (1999)
- Nicolò Bulega, Italian motorcycle racer (1999)
- Aliou Dieng, Malian footballer (1997)
- Charles Leclerc, Monégasque racing driver (1997)
- Naomi Osaka, Japanese tennis player (1997)
- Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, Turkish motorcycle racer (1996)
- Andrea Locatelli, Italian motorcycle racer (1996)
- Adam Elliott, Australian rugby league player (1994)
Lives Remembered on 16th October
- Daphne Caruana Galizia, Maltese journalist and blogger (born 1964) (2017)
- Roy Dotrice, British actor (born 1923) (2017)
- John Dunsworth, Canadian actor (born 1946) (2017)
- Sean Hughes, British-born Irish stand-up comedian (born 1965) (2017)
- Calvin Carl "Kelly" Gotlieb, Canadian professor and computer scientist (born 1921) (2016)
- Richard J. Cardamone, American lawyer and judge (born 1925) (2015)
- James W. Fowler, American psychologist and academic (born 1940) (2015)
- William James, Australian general and physician (born 1930) (2015)
- Vera Williams, American author and illustrator (born 1927) (2015)
- Memduh Ün, Turkish film producer, director, actor and screenwriter (born 1920) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 16th October
- Air Force Day (Bulgaria)
- Boss's Day (United States)
- Christian feast day: Balderic (Baudry) of Monfaucon
- Christian feast day: Bercharius
- Christian feast day: Bertrand of Comminges
- Christian feast day: Colmán of Kilroot (Colman mac Cathbaid)
- Christian feast day: Eliphius
- Christian feast day: Fortunatus of Casei
- Christian feast day: Gall
- Christian feast day: Gerard Majella
- Christian feast day: Hedwig of Silesia
- Christian feast day: Hugh Latimer (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: Junian (of Saint-Junien)
- Christian feast day: Marguerite Marie Alacoque
- Christian feast day: Marie-Marguerite d'Youville
- Christian feast day: Nicholas Ridley (Anglicanism)
- Christian feast day: Silvanus of Ahun
- Christian feast day: Blessed Thevarparampil Kunjachan (Syro-Malabar Catholic Church / Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Pope Victor III
- Christian feast day: October 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Pope John Paul II Day (Poland)
- Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan (Pakistan)
- Teachers' Day (Chile)
- World Food Day (International)
- Bu-Ma Democratic Protests Commemoration Day (South Korea)
What Happened on 16th October?
- Storm Ophelia strikes the U.K. and Ireland causing major damage and power loss. (2017)
- Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes on approach to Pakse International Airport in Laos, killing 49 people. (2013)
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens in Egypt, commemorating the ancient library of Alexandria. (2002)
- The magnitude 7.1 Hector Mine earthquake strikes Southern California (1999)
- Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant. (1998)
- Eighty-four football fans die and 180 are injured in a massive crush at a match in Guatemala City. (1996)
- The Million Man March takes place in Washington, D.C. About 837,000 attend. (1995)
- The Skye Bridge in Scotland is opened. (1995)
- George Hennard runs amok in Killeen, Texas, killing 23 and wounding 20. (1991)
- Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (1984)