Why is Remembrance Day celebrated at 11 o'clock?

Answer 1

because that was the day war ended, and the general time. It just worked out to be the 11th day and 11th month

Answer 2

Remembrance Day is commemorated (rather than celebrated) on November 11th because the hostilities of World War I ended at the eleventh hour (11 am, not pm) of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 French time. The armistice between Germany and the Allies was signed 6 hours earlier. (World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.) WWI ended when Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies, because Germany lacked the manpower and weaponry to continue fighting, and the country faced imminent invasion.

A two-minute silence is held at 11:00am of that day in order to remember the soldiers who were killed in the war, and also to mark the time at which the armistice became effective (after actually being signed at 5:00am in the morning).

Remembrance Day is a holiday in much of the Commonwealth and many other countries. It is generally observed on the same date as Veterans Day is in the United States, although it is on different dates in some countries. It is also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day.

Answer 3

Remembrance Day (also known as Armistice Day and Poppy Day) is held on November 11 because the armistice (or cease-fire) ending the hostilities of World War I occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 French time. It is observed in Commonwealth countries and several other nations, sometimes on other dates.

In the United States Veterans Day is also on November 11th. But Remembrance Day is more similar to the US Memorial Day because they both honor those who died in war. Veterans Day is to honor all US military personnel past and present, living and deceased. (The traditional date of Memorial Day is May 30th but it is now observed on the last Monday of May.)

The soldiers fight for their lives to protect the future thats why we still observe it, because of that we all all save in our country.
On November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed that put an end to hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany following World War I. Although the war wasn't officially over until June 28, 1919 when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, that day in November was generally considered to be the end of the war.

President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11 to be Armistice Day. By 1938 it had been designated as a national holiday. In 1954, Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation to change the name of this holiday to Veteran's Day. This was done to ensure that the day was seen as a time to celebrate and thank veterans for their service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Veteran's Day is also known as Remembrance Day in many Commonwealth countries.

Answer 4

Remembrance Day is on the 11th of November because the date originally commemorated the ending of World War 1. It was the official end of war on this day at the 11th hour and the 11th month of 1918. It was once called Armistice Day.

Answer 5

At 5am on 11 November 1918, three German government representatives accepted the Armistice terms presented to them by an allied commander, General Foch of the French Army. The demands of the Armistice included the withdrawal of German forces to the east bank of the Rhine within 30 days; immediate cessation of warfare; and surrender of the German fleet and all heavy guns with no further negotiations until the signing of the peace treaty.

The armistice became effective at 11am the same day, and as the guns fell silent on the Western Front in France and Belgium, four years of hostilities ended.

The cease-fire was made permanent the following year when members of the Commonwealth and the League of Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles. People across the world celebrated the war's end - celebrations tempered by thoughts of the enormous suffering and loss of life resulting from the War.

World War I began in 1914 and lasted for four years. More than 416 000 Australians volunteered for service in World War I. Of these, 324 000 served overseas. More than 60 000 Australians were killed, including 45 000 who died on the Western Front in France and Belgium and more than 8 000 who died on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. As well as Australian soldiers, many nurses in the Australian Army Nursing Service served on the Western Front. These nurses worked in overcrowded hospitals for up to 16 hours a day, looking after soldiers with shocking injuries and burns. Those who worked in hospitals close to the fighting were also in danger of being shelled by the enemy.

In Australia and other allied countries, including New Zealand, Canada and the United States, 11 November became known as Armistice Day - a day to remember those who died in World War I. The day continues to be commemorated in Allied countries.

After World War II the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom's proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

In October 1997 the then Governor-General issued a Proclamation declaring 11 November as Remembrance Day - a day to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts.

The Proclamation reinforced the importance of Remembrance Day and encouraged all Australians to renew their observance of the event.

Answer 6

Remembrance Day is observed at 11 AM because the Day began as an observance of the end of World War 1. The armistice that ended WWI went in to effect at 11 AM on the 11th day of the 11th month (November).