![]() ![]() Hostilities formally ended “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” in accordance with the Armistice, signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. ![]() It will be interesting to see if Google will have it this year on the 11 th of November 2013 on the South African Google pages.Īccording to Wikipedia Remembrance Day is I remember seeing it last year as well on the New Zealand and Australia Google pages, but can’t remember it being on Google South Africa’s homepage. Google New Zealand and Google Australia both have the red poppy below the Search bar announcing Remembrance Day. The Springbucks jersey had a red poppy on the arm side of the jersey.Īlthough South Africa played an important part in the first world war and second world war the day is not commonly observed in South Africa and it was great to see the Springbucks rugby team raising the question about “Why they wore the Red Poppy on the Springbucks Jersey” helping to raise awareness of Remembrance Day. The South African Springbok team helped raised awareness of Remembrance Day, Poppy Day or Armistice Day as it is known in most Common Wealth Countries around the world. Yesterday 9 November 2013 the South African Springbucks Rugby team played against Whales. ![]()
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