Tag: D-Day Anniversary
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Flying Proms Air Show Celebrates 80th D-Day Anniversary
Virginia Beach, VA — The Flying Proms Symphonic Air Show returns to the Military Aviation Museum this June, marking a special occasion as it commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, at the museum located at 1341 Princess Anne Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the…
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WWII Veteran NoNo Zicari Marks 80th D-Day Anniversary
Las Vegas, Nevada – Onofrio NoNo Zicari, a World War II veteran, commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a poignant visit to Omaha Beach. Zicari, alongside fellow veterans, embarked on a remarkable 10-day journey to the historic site where he bravely stormed the shores of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. A Historic Journey…
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Tribute at Reagan Library
Simi Valley, California – On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a significant moment in World War II history, veterans, family members, and dignitaries gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley to pay homage to the brave souls who stormed the beaches of Normandy. The event served as a poignant reminder of the…
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WWII Veterans Honored in Louisville on D-Day Anniversary
Commemorations marking 80 years since the invasion of Normandy, a pivotal moment in World War II history, have brought a group of aging veterans into the global spotlight. Honor Flight Bluegrass organized a special event at Bowman Field in Louisville, Kentucky, gathering 18 WWII veterans for a memorable flight aboard a vintage aircraft reminiscent of…
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Remembering D-Day: 80 Years Since the Normandy Invasion
Today, June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of one of the most monumental events in modern history: the Allied invasion of Normandy, famously known as D-Day. It was a pivotal moment in World War II, shaping the course of history and paving the way for the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. The Historic…
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WWII Veterans Return to Europe for D-Day Commemoration
A touching reunion unfolded in Southampton, England, as World War II veterans embarked on a poignant journey to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Among them was Steven Melnikoff, aged 104, who expressed his gratitude, reminiscing about his previous visit to the European continent—a momentous invasion force operation in 1944. Veterans Return to Europe The…
