This is our day guide for Wednesday November 11th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on November 11th 2015
International: Armistice Day
Observed on 11th November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars.
International: Diwali
Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
Angola: Independence Day
Marked by Angolans on November 11th each year to commemorate the country's freedom from Portuguese colonial rule that happened on the same date in 1975.Regional
Canada (regional): Remembrance Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honour the veterans of both World Wars.
France: Armistice Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars.Regional
India (regional): Lakshmi Puja
Maharashtra. The third day of Diwali festival is devoted to the Goddess LakshmiRegional
Malaysia (regional): Birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan
The birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan is always celebrated on November 11th
Poland: Independence Day
Commemorates the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918.Public sector only
USA: Veterans Day
Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918Go to Today | November 12th 2015
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| General Information for November 11th 2015 | |
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| There are 9 public holidays today. | |
| Day 315 of 2015 | |
| 50 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 46 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1965 – In Rhodesia (modern-day Zimbabwe), the white-minority government of Ian Smith unilaterally declares independence. | |
| 1962 - Kuwait's National Assembly ratifies the Constitution of Kuwait. | |
| 1889 – The State of Washington is admitted as the 42nd state of the United States. | |
| 1500 - Treaty of Granada - Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon agree to divide the Kingdom of Naples between them. |
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