Date
1918-11-11
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, France
Archive
Event #33
The armistice of November 11, 1918, marked the end of World War I. Germany agreed to cease hostilities with the Allies, bringing four years of devastating conflict to a close. This day is now commemorated as Armistice Day or Veterans Day in many countries.
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