ARMISTICE DAY, the anniversary of the cessation of hos tilities in the World War (Nov. 11, 1918), and of the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany. In London this anniversary is observed by a two minutes' silence in memory of the fallen, together with a special service at the Cenotaph (q.v.) in Whitehall. The two minutes' silence is generally observed throughout the British Empire. In the United States Nov. 11 is a legal holiday in 23 States and is observed in others by the Gover nor's proclamation. The day is marked by appropriate ceremonies, including parades and campaigns for the relief of war veterans.