Monday, 11th September 1978 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's National Day of Service and Remembrance (USA). Explore 80 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 19°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Virgo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 11th September in London, GB.
On 11th September 1978, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city went about its Monday routines. The British capital, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the nation's political, economic and cultural centre, home to over nine million people in its metropolitan area. On this particular day, the weather remained overcast across the region, whilst the moon was in its last quarter phase and the zodiac sign was Virgo, a time traditionally associated with attention to detail and analytical thinking.
The date holds significant historical resonance for various reasons spanning centuries. In 1978, British medical photographer Janet Parker became the last recorded person to die from smallpox, a development that prompted substantial debate regarding whether the virus should be preserved for scientific purposes or allowed to disappear entirely. This milestone represented a turning point in public health history, marking the end of an era defined by one of humanity's most devastating infectious diseases. Decades earlier, in 1697, forces led by Prince Eugene of Savoy achieved a decisive victory over Ottoman troops at the Battle of Zenta in present-day Serbia, an engagement that effectively ended the Turkish military threat to Europe and reshaped the continent's geopolitical landscape.
Historical records reveal countless events occurring on this date throughout the centuries, from military campaigns to scientific breakthroughs and political transformations. DayAtlas documents weather conditions, significant events, notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, providing users with comprehensive historical context and meteorological information for their searches.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 11th September 1978
Every stone in a wall bears the weight of all.
Fortune of the Day
11th September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality People born on September 11th blend analytical sharpness with practical groundedness. Saturn's influence strengthens their natural tendency toward structure and discipline, making them more reliable and methodical than typical Virgos. They think thoroughly before acting.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in precision, organizational ability, and constructive criticism. They may seem overly perfectionistic and impose high standards on others. Sometimes they get lost in details and miss the bigger picture.
Love These individuals seek partners who respect their intellect and appreciate their practical nature. They need stability and trust to open emotionally. They reject superficiality; deep connection matters most.
Caree & Finance Careers in administration, science, finance, or skilled trades suit them well. Their love of detail and order makes them valuable team members. Financial security matters; they plan ahead thoughtfully.
Health Regular, structured routines support their wellbeing. They tend toward stress from overthinking—meditation or movement helps. Their practical nature enables them to sustain healthy habits long-term.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th September
Name Days in Your Language: Patriot Day
Someone born on this day in 1978 would be 47 years old today — just 17,388 days into life, which is roughly 417,317 hours, 25,039,078 minutes, or 1,502,344,739 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 254. day of the year.
There are 111 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 37 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th September
- Charles Kelley, American singer and musician (1981)
- Dylan Klebold, American mass murderer, responsible for the Columbine High School massacre (died 1999) (1981)
- Michael Sukkar, Australian politician (1981)
- Mike Comrie, Canadian ice hockey player (1980)
- Greet Daems, Belgian politician (1980)
- Antônio Pizzonia, Brazilian racing driver (1980)
- Eric Abidal, French footballer (1979)
- Frank Francisco, Dominican baseball player (1979)
- David Pizarro, Chilean footballer (1979)
- Ariana Richards, American actress and artist (1979)
Lives Remembered on 11th September
- Mike Gazella, American baseball player and manager (born 1895) (1978)
- Georgi Markov, Bulgarian author and playwright (born 1929) (1978)
- Janet Parker, English photographer (born 1938) (1978)
- Ronnie Peterson, Swedish racing driver (born 1944) (1978)
- Lois Lenski, American author and illustrator (born 1893) (1974)
- Salvador Allende, Chilean physician and politician, 29th President of Chile (born 1908) (1973)
- Neem Karoli Baba, Indian philosopher and guru (1973)
- Nikita Khrushchev, Russian general and politician (born 1894) (1971)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th September
- Battle of Tendra Day (Russia)
- Christian feast days: Blessed Francesco Bonifacio
- Christian feast days: Deiniol
- Christian feast days: Felix, Regula, and Exuperantius
- Christian feast days: Harry Burleigh (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast days: John Gabriel Perboyre (one of Martyr Saints of China)
- Christian feast days: Leudinus (Bobo)
- Christian feast days: Our Lady of Coromoto
- Christian feast days: Paphnutius of Thebes (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast days: Patiens of Lyon
- Christian feast days: Protus and Hyacinth
- Christian feast days: Sperandia
- Christian feast days: Theodora of Alexandria
- Christian feast days: September 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Pakistan)
- Emergency Number Day (United States)
- Enkutatash falls on this day if it is not a leap year. Celebrated on the first day of Mäskäräm. (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rastafari)
- National Day (Catalonia)
- Nayrouz (Coptic Orthodox Church), September 12 on leap years.
- September 11 attacks-related observances (United States): National Day of Service and Remembrance
- September 11 attacks-related observances (United States): Patriot Day
- Teachers' Day (Argentina)
What Happened on 11th September?
- A new constitution of Chile is established under the influence of then Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, which is subject to controversy in Chile today. (1980)
- A bomb planted by a Croatian terrorist, Zvonko Bušić, is found at New York's Grand Central Terminal; one NYPD officer is killed trying to defuse it. (1976)
- Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crashes in Charlotte, North Carolina, killing 69 passengers and two crew. (1974)
- A coup in Chile, headed by General Augusto Pinochet, topples the democratically elected president Salvador Allende. (1973)
- JAT Airways Flight 769 crashes into the Maganik mountain range while on approach to Titograd Airport, killing 35 passengers and six crew. (1973)
- The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system begins passenger service. (1972)
- The Egyptian Constitution becomes official. (1971)