This Day in History: November 11 Sees Germany and Allies Sign Armistice; Fyodor Dostoevsky's Birth Date
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On November 11, 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied powers took effect at 11 a.m., ending the fighting on the Western Front in World War I. After more than four years of war, the agreement brought relief to soldiers and civilians across much of Europe.
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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2026. There are 50 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 11, 1918, fighting in World War I ended as the Allies and Germany signed an armistice aboard a railroad car in the Forest of Compiègne (kohm-PYEHN’-yeh) in northern France.
On November 11, 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied powers took effect at 11 a.m., ending the fighting on the Western Front in World War I. After more than four years of war, the agreement brought relief to soldiers and civilians across much of Europe.
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