Today is Friday, November 11, 2011 

Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day! This holiday recognizes and honors all of the military veterans who have served our country. Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in 1919, and President Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. Similar celebrations take place all across the world. 

There are over 20 million veterans living in the United States. Today, we honor all of those men and women for their patriotism, and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our country. Send a free eCard for Veterans Day to celebrate. 

Today is also National Sundae Day & Remembrance Day

November is National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & Family Literacy Month

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                                                                          History

for November 111851 - The telescope was patented by Alvan Clark. 


1918 - World War I came to an end when the Allies and Germany signed an armistice. This day became recognized as Veteran's Day in the United States. 

1946 - Velvet Underground made its performance debut at a high school dance in Summit, NJ. 

1976 - KISS released the album "Rock and Roll Over." 

1987 - Vincent Van Gogh's "Irises" was sold for a then record 53.9 million dollars in New York. 

1991 - The U.S. stationed its first diplomat in Cambodia in 16 years to help the nation arrange democratic elections. 

1992 - The Church of England voted to ordain women as priests. 

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"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." 

--Walter Bagehot