Hurricane-force winds were whipping up 40-foot waves as part of the early winter storm on Nov. 11-12 that cut a wide swath of destruction from Kansas into Michigan.

Originally named Armistice Day, it was to celebrate the agreement between the Allied nations and Germany to cease all fighting during World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.

November 11 holds a significant place in world history, marking events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course of global affairs. One of the

Towns and cities across Yorkshire came to a silent standstill as events were held to mark Armistice Day. A two-minute silence was held across the UK at 11:00 GMT to commemorate the exact time an agreement to end the fighting in World War One came about on 11 November 1918.

Princess Kate Middleton attended an Armistice Day outing solo, which is usually received for blood members of the royal family

Almost 100 years ago in929, Tallahassee prepared to observe Armistice Day, but this commemoration of the end of World War I would not be a somber event.

Events have taken place across the West of England to mark Armistice Day. A two-minute silence was observed in offices, schools and shopping centres at 11:00 GMT to mark the time and date when the World War One Armistice came into effect.