"June 6, 1944: Remembering D-Day's Historic Invasion Eighty-five years ago today, Allied forces launched one of the most pivotal operations in modern history - the D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied France. On June 6, 1944, a massive armada of ships and aircraft carried over 156,000 troops onto the beaches of Normandy, marking a turning point in World War II. The bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who stormed the shores of Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches will forever be etched in our collective memory. As the world reflects on this momentous anniversary, we honor the lives lost and the freedom won in the face of unimaginable adversity."
Today is the 85th anniversary of that momentous event.
