Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day and commemorated the end of fighting in 1918 on the Western Front in Europe between the Allies and Germany.

The Armistice of Compiègne was signed earlier in the morning on Nov. 11, 1918, but many people remember from a history lesson that “at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month” the armistice went into effect and, more or less, ended World War I.

Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all veterans for their service.

While Veterans Day honors all who have served in the military, Memorial Day in May is the time to remember those who died during military service.

Here is a sampling of Veterans Day events, arranged by date and start time:

Nov. 8

Veterans Day Ceremony and Field of Flags Display: The City of S

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