Homonym: November 11th (Remembrance)
November 11th is recognized as Veterans Day in the United States, a day dedicated to honoring military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It was originally established as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I in 1918, marking the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany.
In many countries, November 11th is also observed as Remembrance Day, where people remember those who lost their lives in military conflicts. Ceremonies often include a moment of silence at 11 a.m., symbolizing the end of hostilities on the Western Front during World War I.