World War I ended on November 11, 1918.
Based directly on historical records and the provided reference, which explicitly states "November 11, 1918 World War I / End date", the official conclusion of the Great War's fighting occurred on this significant date.
The Significance of November 11, 1918
This date marks the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne between the Allied powers and Germany. This agreement effectively ended the fighting on the Western Front.
- Date: November 11, 1918
- Time: 11:00 AM Paris time (the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month")
- Event: Signing of the Armistice
The armistice brought a formal end to the hostilities, though the war's diplomatic resolution was finalized later with the Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919. However, it is the armistice date of November 11, 1918, that is universally recognized as the end of the active conflict.
This day is commemorated annually in many countries as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, or Veterans Day, serving as a time to remember the immense sacrifices made during the war and subsequent conflicts.
