Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany in Europe.
Following the D-Day landings, Allied forces engaged in a prolonged battle with German forces to secure the Normandy region and advance into occupied France.
Filming and production of the movie Saving Private Ryan began, aiming to realistically depict the events of World War II, especially the D-Day invasion.
The movie Saving Private Ryan was released, receiving critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of World War II combat and impact on war films.