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Veterans’ Day Date: November 11

Veterans’ Day is celebrated in the United States.

As the name suggests, Veterans’ Day is an annual holiday celebrated throughout the United States of America in order to acknowledge the contribution made by their military veterans. The Veterans’ Day is intended to thank veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country. If at all, it so happens that the Veterans’ Day happens to fall on a Sunday, then the following Monday is declared as a public holiday. This is considered to be one of the most important holidays in America.

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King’s Birthday Date: November 11

King’s Birthday is a public holiday in Bhutan.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is somewhat unique in that its people function on the premise of Gross National Happiness (GNH). GNH encourages material and spiritual development to complement and reinforce each other. Bhutan’s national holidays are no exception to the principles of GNH, and this certainly includes the birthdays of the Kings of Bhutan past and present.

History of Bhutan King’s Day

There have been five kings in Bhutan since 1907, and there is a birthday celebration for most of them. November 11 marks the birthday of the fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

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Remembrance Day: November 11

Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Bermuda.

On Monday, November 11, 1918, at the hour of 11 a.m., World War I officially came to an end with the formalization of the armistice treaty between the Allies and Germany. All told, over 15 million people were killed in the brutal conflict leaving lasting impressions on much of the world’s population.

Due to the significance of the events of not only World War 1 but also other wars that have taken the lives of so many, Bermuda—among many other countries—celebrates Remembrance Day.

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Armistice Day Date: November 11

Armistice Day is a public holiday in France.

The French—like so many other people around the globe—were affected by the events of World War I. It wasn’t until November 11, 1918, at the hour of 11 A.M., that the war officially came to an end. All told, over 15 million people were killed in the brutal conflict, nearly 1.7 million of them French.

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National Day Date: November 11

National Day is a public holiday in Myanmar.

As National Days go, they often celebrate independence of a region or country from harsh political or military rule. Often the history of the National Day involves a deposed leader, an expelled governing body, or the start of a revolution. In most cases, a new government is installed, a new constitution ratified, or genuine change is enacted. However, there are rare cases when the celebration comes full circle and turns into a call for new revolution. National Day in the Union of Myanmar typifies this very well.
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