On this day in History - Early in the morning on June 6, 1944: D-Day.

Waves of allied soldiers landed at 5 beaches along the coast of Normandy, France.

This was the start of the liberation of Europe.  CLICK HERE to view History.com’s special on D-Day’s 70th anniversary, which takes a look back at the two American, one Canadian and two British landing points that kicked off the Allied invasion of Western Europe during World War II.

Utah Beach
Omaha Beach
Gold Beach
Juno Beach
Sword Beach