Sunday, 18th September 1960 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Water Monitoring Day. Explore 96 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 10°C and 19°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 Sunday, 18th September in London, GB.
On 18 September 1960, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city entered the autumn season. The capital, situated on the River Thames in south-east England, serves as the political and economic centre of the United Kingdom and has maintained its status as a major global metropolis for centuries. The weather patterns observed that Sunday reflected typical conditions for this time of year in the region.
Two significant European events marked earlier dates on the calendar. In 1964, King Constantine II of Greece married Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark in Athens, a union that connected two European royal houses during the Cold War period. Several years earlier, in 1961, a tragic aircraft incident occurred near Ndola in Northern Rhodesia, claiming 16 lives including United Nations secretary-general Dag Hammarskjöld, an event that reshaped international politics and governance at a critical moment in global affairs.
The astronomical context for this date shows that the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination. Those born on 18 September fall under the zodiac sign of Virgo, characterised by analytical and practical traits in astrological tradition. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information including weather conditions, historical events, and notable births and deaths for any selected date and location, offering users a detailed view of what occurred on specific days throughout history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 18th September 1960
Walls crumble when those who built them move beyond them.
Fortune of the Day
18th September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on September 18th blend Mercury's intellectual sharpness with Saturn's structured discipline. They are thoughtful, practical, and driven to create order wherever they are. The nine brings natural compassion and a genuine desire to serve others meaningfully.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include keen analysis, reliability, and conscientious work ethic. However, they can become overly critical of themselves and others. Their perfectionism sometimes creates unnecessary tension and self-doubt.
Love In relationships, these individuals are loyal, attentive, and emotionally dependable. They express affection through practical gestures rather than grand displays. Emotional spontaneity doesn't come naturally; they need partners who appreciate their steady nature.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in fields requiring precision and responsibility: science, administration, skilled trades. Saturn enhances their advancement through persistence. Financially, they're prudent and methodically build lasting security.
Health These natives benefit from regular routines and clear structure in daily life. They're prone to nervous tension; relaxation techniques prove valuable. Consistent physical activity and adequate rest stabilize their health substantially.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 18th September
Name Days in Your Language: Clint, Clinton, Corbin, Corwin, Corwyn, Korbin, Korvin
Someone born on this day in 1960 would be 65 years old today — just 23,955 days into life, which is roughly 574,938 hours, 34,496,301 minutes, or 2,069,778,106 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 262. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 104 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 37 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 18th September
- Joanne Catherall, English singer (1962)
- John Fashanu, English footballer (1962)
- James Gandolfini, American actor and producer (died 2013) (1961)
- Konstantin Kakanias, Greek-American painter and illustrator (1961)
- Mark Olson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1961)
- Stephen Flaherty, American composer (1960)
- Carolyn Harris, British politician (1960)
- Ian Lucas, English lawyer and politician (1960)
- Blue Panther, Mexican wrestler (1960)
- Mark Romanek, American director and screenwriter (1959)
Lives Remembered on 18th September
- Therese Neumann, German mystic (born 1898) (1962)
- Dag Hammarskjöld, Swedish economist and diplomat, 2nd Secretary-General of the United Nations, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905) (1961)
- Benjamin Péret, French poet and journalist (born 1899) (1959)
- Olaf Gulbransson, Norwegian painter and illustrator (born 1873) (1958)
- Adélard Godbout, Canadian agronomist and politician, 15th Premier of Quebec (born 1892) (1956)
- Charles de Tornaco, Belgian racing driver (born 1927) (1953)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 18th September
- Christian feast day: Constantius (Theban Legion)
- Christian feast day: Edward Bouverie Pusey (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Eustorgius I
- Christian feast day: Joseph of Cupertino
- Christian feast day: Juan Macias
- Christian feast day: Methodius of Olympus
- Christian feast day: Richardis
- Christian feast day: September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of National Music (Azerbaijan)
- Island Language Day (Okinawa Prefecture, Japan)
- National Day or Dieciocho (Chile)
- National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (United States)
- Navy Day (Croatia)
- World Water Monitoring Day
What Happened on 18th September?
- Burundi, Jamaica, Rwanda and Trinidad and Tobago are admitted to the United Nations. (1962)
- Aeroflot Flight 213 crashes into a mountain near Chersky Airport, killing 32 people. (1962)
- United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld dies in an air crash while attempting to negotiate peace in the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (1961)
- Fidel Castro arrives in New York City as the head of the Cuban delegation to the United Nations. (1960)
- The Bank of America introduces its first credit card, the BankAmericard (later renamed the VISA Card), in a test market in Fresno County, California. (1958)