The annual commemoration (on 11 November) to mark the armistice that ended hostilities on the Western Front in the First World War.
Armistice Day
Fact of the Day
House and Garden Magazine gave Hitler a rave review for his interior design in 1938.
Quote of the Day
"I believe I forgot to tell you I was made a Duke.
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~ Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.