Remembrance Sunday, and Armistice Day on 11 November, commemorate the original Armistice that took place at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The Armistice marked the end of the fighting between Germany and the Allies.Remembrance remains an integral part of the country's calendar. Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day are commemorated every year with events taking place throughout Wales, and thousands of people stop what they are doing and observe a two minute silence.In 2018, 11 November is on a Sunday, so Armistice Day and Remembrance Day are on the same day.