Tuesday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
June 6 1944
D-Day — Allied Invasion of Normandy
warAllied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
Normandy, France
D-Day Normandy Landings
warAllied forces land in Normandy, opening the Western Front in WWII.
Normandy, France
Brécourt Manor Assault
war1944 U.S. parachute assault of the Normandy Invasion
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
scientist · b. 1929
Days alive
5,480
Austrian chemist and photographer (1855-1944) · 1855–1944
Days lived
32,724
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
38,508
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
47,977
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