Sunday, 21st September 2014 in Munich
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Munich! It's International Day of Peace and World Alzheimer's Day. Explore 52 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Munich. 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 Munich brings rainy with temperatures between 13°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, 21st September in Munich, DE.
Sunday, 21st September 2014 marked a day of historical reflection, with significant events from previous decades shaping modern society. On this date in 2004, the American rock band Green Day released their seventh studio album, American Idiot, which would become a defining work of early 2000s rock music. Over six decades earlier, in 1943, the German Army began the Massacre of the Acqui Division on the Greek island of Cephalonia, executing 5,155 Italian soldiers over five days during the Second World War. These moments, spanning generations, underscore how a single date can connect vastly different periods of history.
Munich, the capital of Bavaria in southern Germany, is a major European city known for its cultural institutions, beer gardens and annual Oktoberfest celebration. The city sits along the Isar river and serves as an economic and educational hub for the region. On 21st September 2014, Munich experienced rainy weather conditions. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, growing towards fullness, whilst those born on this date fell under the Virgo zodiac sign.
The historical significance of 21st September extends beyond cultural milestones. Portuguese colonial diplomacy, economic development across multiple continents and military conflicts have all marked this date throughout recorded history. Today, DayAtlas provides users with comprehensive information about any date and location, displaying weather patterns, historical events, and notable births and deaths. The platform enables exploration of how specific dates have shaped our world across different geographical regions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Munich on 21st September 2014
Autumn reveals which anchors held through wind.
Fortune of the Day
21st September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on September 21st blend analytical precision with artistic sensitivity. The Venus influence of the third decan softens typical Virgo criticism, adding charm and a genuine need for harmony. They think clearly, communicate elegantly, and seek beauty in everyday life.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include meticulous attention to detail, practical intelligence, and interpersonal finesse. However, they can become overly perfectionist and hypercritical of mistakes—in themselves and others. Occasional self-doubt can inhibit their natural creativity.
Love In relationships, these individuals prove attentive and deeply loyal. They value intellectual connection as much as physical intimacy. Their analytical nature may sometimes limit romantic spontaneity, yet their reliability builds lasting trust.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they excel as consultants, therapists, or in creative crafts. Their blend of logic and aesthetic sensibility makes them invaluable. Financially, they are prudent savers who manage money wisely without being stingy.
Health Nervousness and overexertion are common challenges. Regular relaxation through creative hobbies or massage provides balance. Their predisposition toward digestive sensitivity requires mindful eating and stress management.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
Fun Facts About 21st September
Name Days in Your Language: Maira, Maura, Maureen, Mayra, Mira, Moira, Moreen, Morena, Myra, Norna
Someone born on this day in 2014 would be 11 years old today — just 4,230 days into life, which is roughly 101,520 hours, 6,091,200 minutes, or 365,472,035 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 264. day of the year.
There are 101 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 38 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 21st September
- Alisha Palmowski, British female racing driver (2006)
- Wang Junkai, Chinese singer (1999)
- Alexander Isak, Eritrean-Swedish professional footballer (1999)
- Máscara de Bronce, Mexican wrestler (1998)
- Yainer Díaz, Dominican baseball player (1998)
- Bruno Caboclo, Brazilian basketball player (1995)
- Devin Williams, American baseball player (1994)
- Kirsty Gilmour, Scottish badminton player (1993)
- Kwon Mina, South Korean singer and actress (1993)
- Ante Rebić, Croatian footballer (1993)
Lives Remembered on 21st September
- Yoram Gross, Polish-Australian director and producer (born 1926) (2015)
- Ray Warleigh, Australian-English saxophonist and flute player (born 1938) (2015)
- Richard Williamson, American footballer and coach (born 1941) (2015)
- Michael Harari, Israeli intelligence officer (born 1927) (2014)
- Caldwell Jones, American basketball player and coach (born 1950) (2014)
- Sheldon Patinkin, American director and playwright (born 1935) (2014)
- Kofi Awoonor, Ghanaian author, poet, and diplomat (born 1935) (2013)
- Michel Brault, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1928) (2013)
- Harl H. Haas, Jr., American lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1932) (2013)
- Walter Wallmann, German lawyer and politician, Minister-President of Hesse (born 1932) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 21st September
- Autumnal equinox observances in the Northern Hemisphere, vernal equinox observances in the Southern Hemisphere (see September 22): Spring Day (Argentina)
- Christian feast day: Cadoc
- Christian feast day: Ephigenia of Ethiopia
- Christian feast day: Laurent-Joseph-Marius Imbert (one of the Korean Martyrs)
- Christian feast day: Matthew the Evangelist (Western Church)
- Christian feast day: Maura of Troyes
- Christian feast day: Nativity of the Theotokos (Eastern Orthodox Church, Julian calendar)
- Christian feast day: September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Arbor Day (Brazil)
- Commemoration of the Declaration of Martial Law (Philippines)
- Customs Service Day (Poland)
- Founder's Day and National Volunteer Day (Ghana)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Armenia from the Soviet Union in 1991.
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Belize from the United Kingdom in 1981.
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Malta from the United Kingdom in 1964.
- International Day of Peace (International)
- Student's Day (Bolivia)
- Victory over the Golden Horde in the Battle of Kulikovo (Russia)
What Happened on 21st September?
- A 5.6 Mw earthquake shakes the Albanian port of Durrës. Forty-nine people are injured in the capital, Tirana. (2019)
- LGBT rights activist Zak Kostopoulos is beaten to death on a busy street in Athens (2018)
- Adventist Health System agreed to pay $118.7 million to settle allegations of fraud. It was the largest a hospital network has ever paid. (2015)
- Al-Shabaab Islamic militants attack the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya, killing at least 67 people. (2013)
- Three Egyptian militants open fire on a group of Israeli soldiers in a southern Israel cross-border attack. (2012)
- The Galileo spacecraft is terminated by sending it into Jupiter's atmosphere. (2003)
- America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks. (2001)
- Ross Parker is murdered in Peterborough, England, by a gang of ten British Pakistani youths. (2001)
- The 7.7-magnitude Chi-Chi earthquake strikes central Taiwan, killing 2,400 people. (1999)
- St. Olaf's Church, a stone church from the 16th century in Tyrvää, Finland, is burnt down by a burglar. (1997)