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Why is Remembrance Sunday different?
Remembrance Sunday is always held on the second Sunday of November, ensuring it falls on a weekend for wider public participation. This year, it was on 8 November, allowing more people to attend services. Armistice Day itself, on 11 November, is always observed with a two-minute silence, regardless of the day.
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