Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in former countries of the British Empire and current Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War, to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Hostilities ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. The First World War formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919. The tradition of Remembrance Day evolved out of Armistice Day. The initial Armistice Day was observed at Buckingham Palace, commencing with King George V hosting a "Banquet in Honour of the President of the French Republic" during the evening hours of 10 November 1919.

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• Entity:  Holiday

• Also called:  Poppy Day
• Observed by:  Primarily Countries In The Commonwealth Of Nations
• Significance:  Commemorates War Dead
• Observances:  Parades, Silences
• Date:  11 November
• date:  11 November
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Armistice Day, Anzac Day, Memorial Day, National Unity And Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Sunday
• Wikidata description:  Holiday In Commonwealth Countries Remembering Armed Forces Members Who Have Died In The Line Of Duty
• Wikidata label:  Remembrance Day
• Wikidata aliases:  Remembrance Day, Poppy Day

• Related Topics:  Marigold (Symbol) – Flower Used To Commemorate Indian Military Personnel Who Have Died During War., Veterans Days, Aftermath Of World War I In The United Kingdom, Observances Honoring Victims Of War, Public Holidays In Canada, Public Holidays In The United Kingdom, November Observances