Sunday, 4th October 1992 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's World Animal Day and World Habitat Day. Explore 50 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam brings cloudy with temperatures between 10°C and 15°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 Sunday, 4th October in Amsterdam, NL.
On 4 October 1992, Amsterdam experienced cloudy conditions as the city marked another Sunday in the autumn season. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is built on a network of canals and sits at the confluence of the Amstel, Maas and IJ rivers in the western part of the country. The Dutch city has served as a major European port and cultural centre for centuries, with its distinctive architecture reflecting centuries of maritime trade and prosperity.
Several significant historical events align with this October date across different eras. In 1943, Allied forces executed Operation Leader, an air raid targeting German shipping near Bodø in Norway during the Second World War. Decades earlier, in 1941, Willie Gillis, one of Norman Rockwell's trademark characters, debuted on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, becoming an iconic American cultural figure.
On this particular Sunday, 4 October 1992, those observing the sky would have noticed the waning gibbous moon in its descent towards the new moon phase. The date fell under the zodiac sign of Libra, the period when the sun passes through this air sign in the autumn months. The weather remained overcast throughout the day, typical of the season in Northern Europe as summer warmth gave way to autumn conditions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 4th October 1992
Mountains teach patience: one step reveals what distance conceals.
Fortune of the Day
4th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 4 October embody the classic Libran pursuit of harmony and aesthetic refinement. Socially gifted and charming, they navigate the world with grace and fairness. Numerology 5 adds restlessness and a love of intellectual variety to their balanced nature.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals excel at diplomacy and mediation, naturally smoothing conflicts. However, their indecision can paralyze important choices, and their need for harmony sometimes leads to excessive compromise. They struggle when forced to take sides.
Love They approach relationships with sensitivity and genuine interest in their partner's world. Mental connection matters as much as emotional intimacy—they seek partners who appreciate beauty and depth. Superficiality quickly dampens their romantic interest.
Caree & Finance Careers in design, mediation, diplomacy, or creative fields suit them perfectly. They thrive in collaborative environments where their negotiation skills shine. Financial prudence matters to them, though impulsive aesthetic purchases can derail budgets.
Health Graceful movement like yoga, dance, or tai chi appeals to them naturally. Relationship tension and disharmony impact their physical wellbeing noticeably. Peaceful surroundings, beauty, and balanced routines are essential for their vitality.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Water).
Fun Facts About 4th October
Name Days in Your Language: Berenice, Bernice, Bonita, Bonnie, Bunny, Damara, Damaris, Fannie, Fanny, Frances, Francesca, Francesco, Francine, Francis, Francisco, Frank, Frankie
Someone born on this day in 1992 would be 33 years old today — just 12,254 days into life, which is roughly 294,104 hours, 17,646,264 minutes, or 1,058,775,868 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 278. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 88 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 40 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th October
- Jeonghan, South Korean singer (1995)
- Kenny Clark, American football player (1995)
- Mikolas Josef, Czech singer and songwriter (1995)
- Mike Williams, American football player (1994)
- Mitchell Swepson, Australian cricketer (1993)
- Leigh-Anne Pinnock, English singer and songwriter (1991)
- Signy Aarna, Estonian footballer (1990)
- Saki, Japanese guitarist and songwriter (1990)
- Sergey Shubenkov, Russian hurdler (1990)
- Dakota Johnson, American actress (1989)
Lives Remembered on 4th October
- Danny Gatton, American guitarist (born 1945) (1994)
- Denny Hulme, New Zealand race car driver (born 1936) (1992)
- Mārtiņš Zīverts, Latvian playwright (born 1903) (1990)
- Graham Chapman, English actor and screenwriter, member of Monty Python (born 1941) (1989)
- Zlatko Grgić, Croatian-Canadian animator, director, and screenwriter (born 1931) (1988)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th October
- Christian feast day: Amun
- Christian feast day: Francis of Assisi Conclusion of Creationtide
- Christian feast day: Petronius of Bologna
- Christian feast day: October 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Cinnamon Roll Day (Sweden and Finland)
- Day of Peace and Reconciliation (Mozambique)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Lesotho from the United Kingdom in 1966.
- The beginning of World Space Week (International)
- World Animal Day
What Happened on 4th October?
- Battle of Mogadishu occurs killing 18 U.S. Special Forces, two UN Peacekeepers and at least 600 Somalian militia men and civilians. (1993)
- Tanks bombard the Russian parliament, while demonstrators against President Yeltsin rally outside. (1993)
- The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique. (1992)
- El Al Flight 1862 crashes into two apartment buildings in Amsterdam, killing 43 including 39 on the ground. (1992)
- The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature. (1991)