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No, but many confuse Memorial Day ( was decoration day ) with versans day 11/11 . Poppies are sold this time of the year in British countries, weereas the USA , they sell poppies for memorial day (5/30 )

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When did Veterans' Day become established?

Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was first commemorated on November 11, 1919. It was officially designated as a national holiday on May 13, 1938. Armistice Day was officially renamed to Veterans Day on June 1, 1954. It is observed on November 11th of every year.


When do you celebrate Veterans Day?

Usually it's November 11. If it is on a Sunday, then Veteran's day is celebrated on the Monday after. If it is on a Saturday, then the day is celebrated either on Saturday or Friday. It's observed mostly in the US. Basically it's a day for honoring all of the US veterans (soldiers).


What year was the first Veterans Day celebrated?

Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day because the armistice ending the hostilities of World War I took effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918 French time. (This date was not the official end of WWI as many people think. That happened on June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versialles.) Armistice Day was first observed on November 11, 1919, one year later! In 1954 the holiday was renamed as Veterans Day.


What day was Veterans Day 2007?

Veterans Day 2007 was a Sunday.


What day is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is November 11. (see below)Formerly "Armistice Day" from World War I, this special day of remembance is observed on the 11th of November each year. In some countries, such as Australia, it is referred to as Remembrance Day.*Under a provision of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in the US, a Monday federal holiday is observed when November 11 falls on a Sunday. In 2012, this holiday was November 12, 2012.November 11