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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Armistice Day is being observed on which date?
A
November 9
B
November 10
C
November 11
D
November 12
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Armistice Day is on November 11 and is also known as Remembrance Day. November 11 is known as Veterans Day in the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations, began at 11am on 11 November 1918. Armistice is Latin for to stand (still) arms. To this day we mark Armistice Day around the United Kingdom with a Two Minute Silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.

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