Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, is observed worldwide on November 11. This day commemorates the end of World War I and honors soldiers who died in the line of duty. It was established by King George on November 7, 1919. The observance occurs at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marking the formal end of hostilities. A significant symbol of this day is the red poppy flower, which became associated with the war due to the poem "In Flanders Fields," reflecting the bloodshed on the battlefields of Flanders. Remembrance Day is a public holiday in several countries, including Canada and France, with the main observance in the United Kingdom occurring on the Sunday nearest to November 11. Traditional customs include a two-minute silence to honor the fallen.