What happened on every November 11 in the UK?

In the UK, November 11 is Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, which commemorates the end of World War I at the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918.

On this day, people in the UK observe a two-minute silence at 11:00 AM, and ceremonies and services are held to remember the fallen soldiers and civilians of World War I and other conflicts. Red poppies are often worn as a symbol of remembrance, and wreaths are laid at war memorials and graves.