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.
End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including Australia and Canada)
On November 11, in the year 0, End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including Australia and Canada). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of November 11, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on November 11, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 October 2026.
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