Click here to go to 
AngloINFO Normandy's front page
Normandy Local Reference INFOrmation
INFOrmation

D-Day Landings Commemoration 2004

Information on the Normandy Landings commemoration which took place in the region June through August 2004.

Every ten years there are many events and ceremonies to commemorate the 1944 D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy. 

2004 marked the 60th anniversary of this historic battle. The eighty-day period of the Battle of Normandy, from June to August 1944, was marked with an eighty-day period of remembrance.

Normandy Memoir 2004

A full programme of events, vigils, exhibitions and ceremonies took place throughout the region, with the key ceremonies from 5 to 7 June 2004. 

Major news networks attended the events. The websites of BBC World and CNN International have extensive coverage:

Further Information

For contact information on Museums dedicated to the Normandy Landings, see The AngloFILE: 

To see (and share) the pictures of some of the historic sights and monuments of the Normandy Landings see:

Do you have a suggestion to improve this page? click here...
myAngloINFO

· Sign in

· Become a member NOW!


Stay INFOrmed! with our weekly newsletter.

 
Related Categories
16th Century Cottage in the Perche Natural Park (61)
Fully renovated three bedroom cottage within 33 acre estate. Lounge with log burning stove, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, shower room, full central heating. Ideal location for cycling and walking. Quiet rural location. Find out more...
Jug & Jazz Bar & Restaurant
English, French and Mediterranean dishes plus a curry menu, freshly prepared and cooked to order. Products are sourced locally and there is a wide option of fresh seasonal vegetables, pastas, rices, salad and potatoes. Regular concerts. Ger (50). Find out more...
Le Chenil du Caravelle
Quality boarding kennels and cattery. Ministry inspected and licensed. Holiday boarding, quarantine alternative, pet passport and relocation. Family run. St Lo/Coutances (50). Collection throughout this and adjacent departments in approved vehicle. Find out more...
Discount Immobilier - Pontorson (50)
Discount Immobilier offering sales for a discounted 3.95% commission. Specialising in sales of houses, land, building plus rental property from the head office in Pontorson (50). Find out more...
Today
This week's VO movies
The English-language Cinema page has been updated with the next seven days' movies.
Picture perfect

^ Top of Page ^


Page generated at 22:48; Wednesday 16 December 2009
Copyright © 2000-2009 AngloINFO Limited. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, About, Advertising, Contact.
AngloINFO: Everyday life in France, in English · la vie quotidienne en France, en anglais

Find out more about AngloINFO in France...