Wednesday, 5th October 2011 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Teachers' Day and World Space Week (starts). Explore 44 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 15°C and 20°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 Wednesday, 5th October in London, GB.
On Wednesday, 5th October 2011, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city went about its autumn business. The capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, is home to over 9 million people and serves as the political, economic and cultural centre of the United Kingdom. During this time, the waning gibbous moon was visible in the sky, whilst those born under the Libra zodiac sign were entering their season.
History has marked this date with several significant events across different centuries. In 1962, the Beatles released their first single, Love Me Do, which would launch one of the most influential musical careers in history. The same year also saw the release of Dr. No, the inaugural James Bond film, establishing an iconic franchise that continues to define cinema decades later. Beyond these cultural moments, 1936 witnessed the Jarrow Marchers set out on their historic 291-mile journey from their town to London, carrying a petition to the British government in hopes of restoring industrial work to their economically devastated region.
Among the notable figures remembered on this date is Samuel Griffith, who became Australia's first Chief Justice in 1903, helping to establish the institutional foundations of the newly federated nation's legal system. His appointment alongside the first Puisne Justices of the High Court of Australia marked a pivotal moment in the country's judicial history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 5th October 2011
Scattered light through many prisms creates richer colors than one beam.
Fortune of the Day
5th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on October 5th embody classic Libra elegance with a pronounced need for harmony. They possess natural diplomacy and can defuse conflict with charm. Their perception of surroundings is refined, and they respond sensitively to environmental shifts.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in connecting people and finding fair solutions. However, they tend toward indecisiveness and can get lost in weighing options. Their harmony-seeking nature sometimes compromises authenticity.
Love October 5th natives crave balanced, aesthetically pleasing relationships. They need partners who share their appreciation for beauty and intellectual exchange. Without clear boundaries, they may slip into dependency patterns.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in people-oriented professions: law, mediation, arts, or design. Financial stability depends on their ability to make decisive choices. Excessive generosity can lead to monetary complications.
Health Stress manifests in these people through inner tension and lack of equilibrium. Regular movement and aesthetically pleasing environments support their wellbeing. Psychological harmony is essential for their physical health.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 5th October
Name Days in Your Language: Chester, Cheston, Chet, Nia, Nyah
Someone born on this day in 2011 would be 14 years old today — just 5,311 days into life, which is roughly 127,464 hours, 7,647,856 minutes, or 458,871,392 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 278. day of the year.
There are 87 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 40 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 5th October
- Jacob Tremblay, Canadian actor (2006)
- Washington Sundar, Indian cricketer (1999)
- Exequiel Palacios, Argentine footballer (1998)
- Michael Hoecht, Canadian American football player (1997)
- Jewell Loyd, American basketball player (1993)
- Wakamotoharu Minato, Japanese sumo wrestler (1993)
- Kevin Magnussen, Danish racing driver (1992)
- Cody Zeller, American basketball player (1992)
- Pär Lindholm, Swedish ice hockey player (1991)
- Tornike Shengelia, Georgian basketball player (1991)
Lives Remembered on 5th October
- David Chavchavadze, English-American CIA officer and author (born 1924) (2014)
- Andrea de Cesaris, Italian racing driver (born 1959) (2014)
- Geoffrey Holder, Trinidadian-American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer (born 1930) (2014)
- Yuri Lyubimov, Russian actor and director (born 1917) (2014)
- Ruth R. Benerito, American chemist and academic (born 1916) (2013)
- Carlo Lizzani, Italian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1922) (2013)
- Yakkun Sakurazuka, Japanese voice actress and singer (born 1976) (2013)
- Keith Campbell, English biologist and academic (born 1954) (2012)
- Vojin Dimitrijević, Croatian-Serbian lawyer and activist (born 1932) (2012)
- James W. Holley III, American dentist and politician (born 1926) (2012)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 5th October
- World Space Week (October 4–10)
- Armed Forces Day (Indonesia)
- Christian feast day: Anna Schäffer
- Christian feast day: Faustina Kowalska
- Christian feast day: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Bartolo Longo
- Christian feast day: Thraseas
- Christian feast day: Hor and Susia (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria)
- Christian feast day: Placid and Maurus
- Christian feast day: Placidus (martyr)
- Christian feast day: October 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (Vanuatu)
- Engineer's Day (Bolivia)
- International Day of No Prostitution
- Republic Day (Portugal)
- Teachers' Day (Pakistan)
- Teachers' Day (Russia)
- World Teachers' Day
What Happened on 5th October?
- Windows 11 is released to the general public. (2021)
- In the Mekong River massacre, two Chinese cargo boats are hijacked and 13 crew members murdered. (2011)
- Mass demonstrations in Serbia force the resignation of Slobodan Milošević. (2000)
- The Ladbroke Grove rail crash in West London kills 31 people. (1999)
- Swiss police find the bodies of 48 members of the Order of the Solar Temple, who had died in a cult mass murder-suicide. (1994)
- An Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash kills 135 people. (1991)
- After 150 years The Herald newspaper in Melbourne, Australia, is published for the last time as a separate newspaper. (1990)
- A Chilean opposition coalition defeats Augusto Pinochet in his re-election attempt. (1988)
- Seven Israeli vacationers, including four children, are killed in a mass shooting at Ras Burqa in the Sinai Peninsula by an Egyptian soldier. (1985)
- Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space. (1984)