Today in History: June 6, Allies land in Normandy on D-Day
Today is June 6, the 157th day of 2026, and it marks the anniversary of the Allied troops landing in Normandy, France, on D-Day in 1944. The operation, known as Operation Overlord, aimed to liberate German-occupied Western Europe and resulted in the loss of over 4,400 Allied troops. Today also marks the anniversary of other significant events, including the founding of the Young Men's Christian Association and the first drive-in movie theater opening.
- ▪On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day.
- ▪The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London in 1844.
- ▪The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933.
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Today is Saturday, June 6, the 157th day of 2026. There are 208 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 6, 1944, during World War II, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day as they launched Operation Overlord to liberate German-occupied Western Europe. More than 4,400 Allied troops were killed on D-Day, including 2,501 Americans. Recommended Stories Who is more desperate for a deal: Trump or Iran? US downs Iranian ballistic missiles and drones headed toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and Strait of Hormuz US releases video showing interdiction of sanctioned vessel in Indian Ocean Also on this date: In 1844, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London.
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