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To remember the soldiers that fought for us in WW1 and WW2

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What occurs at 11 am on remembrance day?

2 minutes silence


How long is the silence on remembrance Sunday?

Either 1 or 2 minutes.


How long is the silence on Remembrance Day?

The silence on remembrance day is 2 minutes long.


When was the 2 minutes silence held?

on the 11th of noivember


What is the two minutes scilence?

The 2 minute silence is observed, every year on November 11'Th, to recall all the soldiers who died in the wars.


Why is 11th November 2 minute silence 2 minutes long?

because it is.


What time do we observe a moment of silence in honor of veterans?

We observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, i.e., 11:00am - the length of the period of silence is generally two minutes. Tigraine


How do you call for a minutes silence at a meeting?

Say "can we all have a minutes silence" for .........


What is the answer to ditloid 2ms?

2 Minutes Silence (Armistice Day Tribute)


What is the song played after the minute of silence on Remembrance Day?

no song, as it is 2 minutes of silence. I think the tune you are looking for, however, is called 'The Last Post'.Actually, after the 2 minutes of silence "The Last Post" is played followed by "The Rouse"... if you wikipedia it, you will find the sheet music for both :)


When was the first remembrance Sunday?

11th November, 1919, was the first date to have been recorded to have the Two Minutes Silence.


Why do you hold 2 minets of silence on martyrs day?

A martyr is someone who died for what they believed in, first of all. It's respectful to take 2 minutes of silence and think of everybody who died for what they believed was right. I don't know why 2 minutes, but it's for honoring martyrs.