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5 Memorable Weather Events on Veterans Day of the Past

Alexis Thornton

2 weeks ago
From blizzards to tornadoes, Veterans Day has brought some of the most extreme weather events in U.S. history — reminding us that nature can be as unpredictable as history itself. (Adobe Stock)

Veteran's Day is set aside on November 11 for Americans to remember those who bravely gave their all and those who came home to help make the country a better place.

The government initially called it Armistice Day, with the date set to commemorate the end of World War I, which officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

The name was changed in 1954 to include all veterans because the original idea was to honor only those serving in World War I. Throughout history, there have been many powerful storms on this day.

Veterans Day 1911

 Alliance cyclone, August 4, 1911,
A fierce cold front on Veterans Day 1911 caused temperatures to plummet over 60 degrees in hours, bringing tornadoes, dust storms, and blizzards across the Midwest. (Wikimedia)

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