Saturday, 14th September 1985 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 57 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 9°C and 16°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous 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 Saturday, 14th September in London, GB.
Saturday, 14th September 1985 fell on a date marked by significant scientific and geopolitical moments in history. The 2015 detection of gravitational waves by physicists working on the LIGO and Virgo projects represented a landmark achievement in physics, confirming phenomena that Henri Poincaré had theorised in 1905. The discovery provided direct evidence of one of Einstein's most profound predictions and opened new avenues for astronomical observation. On the same calendar date in 2019, drone attacks on major oil processing facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais in Saudi Arabia forced the kingdom to cut more than half of its petroleum production, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and demonstrating the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to aerial assault.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, serves as the country's cultural, political and economic centre. The city sits on the River Thames and spans both banks with a metropolitan population exceeding eight million people. On this particular Saturday, the weather across London was drizzly, typical of the British autumn season. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, appearing nearly full in the night sky, whilst those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Virgo. The combination of moisture-laden clouds and the approaching full moon created atmospheric conditions characteristic of September in the British capital.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 14th September 1985
Five paths diverge where Earth meets intention.
Fortune of the Day
14th September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality People born on September 14th blend Virgo's analytical precision with Saturn's grounding influence. They think methodically, thrive within organized systems, and naturally create order wherever they go. Numerology 5 adds surprising flexibility and a subtle craving for intellectual variety.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are accuracy, practical reasoning, and reliable execution. They can become overly critical and perfectionistic, straining relationships with others. Tolerance and diplomacy don't come naturally, requiring conscious effort.
Love In relationships, those born on this day appear reserved initially but express affection through dependable actions rather than words. They seek partners who respect their high standards and value mental depth. Emotional stability matters far more than passion.
Caree & Finance These individuals excel in analysis, administration, and skilled trades. Their discipline makes them dependable leaders, while financial caution ensures steady wealth building. They thrive within structured environments and long-term strategic planning.
Health People born on September 14th benefit greatly from consistent routines and mindful eating. Their analytical nature can trigger overthinking; mindfulness practices are essential. Exercise works best when methodically integrated rather than approached impulsively.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Wood).
Fun Facts About 14th September
Name Days in Your Language: Keisha, LaTease, Lakeisha, Latasha, Latisha, Leticia, Letitia, Letty, Tish, Tisha
Someone born on this day in 1985 would be 40 years old today — just 14,828 days into life, which is roughly 355,883 hours, 21,353,005 minutes, or 1,281,180,330 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 257. day of the year.
There are 108 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 37 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 14th September
- Martin Fourcade, French biathlete (1988)
- Diogo Salomão, Portuguese footballer (1988)
- Michael Crabtree, American football player (1987)
- Tinchy Stryder, Ghanaian-English rapper and producer (1987)
- David Desharnais, Canadian ice hockey player (1986)
- Jonathan Monaghan, American director, producer, and screenwriter (1986)
- Steven Naismith, Scottish footballer (1986)
- Barış Özbek, German-Turkish footballer (1986)
- Alan Sheehan, Irish footballer (1986)
- Ai Takahashi, Japanese singer and actress (1986)
Lives Remembered on 14th September
- Gordon McLendon, American broadcaster, founded the Liberty Broadcasting System (born 1921) (1986)
- Janet Gaynor, American actress (born 1906) (1984)
- Christian Ferras, French violinist (born 1933) (1982)
- John Gardner, American novelist, essayist, and critic (born 1933) (1982)
- Bachir Gemayel, Lebanese commander and politician (born 1947) (1982)
- Grace Kelly, American-Monegasque actress; Princess of Monaco (born 1929) (1982)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 14th September
- Christian feast day: Aelia Flaccilla (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Cormac mac Cuilennáin (or of Cashel)
- Christian feast day: Crescentius of Rome
- Christian feast day: Feast of the Cross (Christianity) Elevation of the Holy Cross (Eastern Orthodox)
- Christian feast day: Lord of Miracles of Buga
- Christian feast day: Gabriel-Taurin Dufresse (one of the Martyr Saints of China)
- Christian feast day: Maternus of Cologne
- Christian feast day: Notburga
- Christian feast day: September 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Engineer's Day (Romania)
- Hindi Day (Hindi-speaking states of India)
- Mobilized Servicemen Day (Ukraine)
- San Jacinto Day (Nicaragua)
What Happened on 14th September?
- Death of Queen Elizabeth II: The Queen's coffin is taken from Buckingham Palace, placed on a gun carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and moved in a procession to Westminster Hall for her lying in state over the next four days with the queue of mourners stretching for miles along the River Thames. (2022)
- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. (2019)
- The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on 11 February 2016. (2015)
- Aeroflot Flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, crashes into a section of the Trans-Siberian Railway while on approach to Perm International Airport, in Perm, Russia, killing all 88 people on board. (2008)
- Prelude to the 2008 financial crisis: Northern Rock bank experiences the first bank run in the United Kingdom in 150 years. (2007)
- In a referendum, Estonia approves joining the European Union. (2003)
- Bissau-Guinean President Kumba Ialá is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General Veríssimo Correia Seabra. (2003)
- Total Linhas Aéreas Flight 5561 crashes near Paranapanema, Brazil, killing both pilots on board. (2002)
- Historic National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral for victims of the September 11 attacks. A similar service is held in Canada on Parliament Hill, the largest vigil ever held in the nation's capital. (2001)
- Microsoft releases Windows Me. (2000)