I guess Newgeezer didn’t get it that you were talking about Veterans Day. Not that there is anything inherently ominous about veterans day but... 11/11/09 in the US America is equivalent to 11/11/09 in the Europe.
Theenk about it, man.
Have you wished any Vet a Happy Veterans Day? I did! Do it, any vet or active service person you meet, thank them! My daughter (Iraqi vet) said Applebee’s in Clarksville, TN (Ft. Campbell, KY) is giving free dinners if you show your active military ID. She wondered, what about vets? I suppose if you bring in your discharge papers it would work. Anyway, Applebee’s is doing something there. I don’t know if it’s their policy nationwide, but at least near their base, they’re doing it.