Nov 11: Remembrance Day / Veterans Day

Another important annual milestone event, commemorating the end of World War I at 11am on November 11, 1918.

clipped from multiculturalcalendar.com November 2008 Tuesday   Remembrance Day This day commemorates the soldiers killed in World Wars I and II and is in remembrance for all those who have given their lives in service of their country. Canadians always set aside this day in memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. Many observers wear red poppies as a symbol of this day. Remembrance Day Canada Remembrance Day This day commemorates the soldiers killed in World Wars I and II and is in remembrance for all those who have given their lives in service of their country. Canadians always set aside this day in memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. Many observers wear red poppies as a symbol of this day. , UK   Veterans Day It was first proclaimed as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the termination (at 11 AM on November 11, 1918) of World War I. Veterans Day USA  Armistice Day France  Independence Day Poland