70th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Today we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

On 6 June 1944, Allied forces invaded Normandy which was, at that point, occupied by the German Army. It is estimated that over 8,000 people lost their lives on this one day.

D-Day reported in British newspapers

News of the invasion reached British newspapers during the day on 6 June 1944, so you’ll find initial reports in late editions or in the copies published the following day.

Explore D-Day reports in local newspapers

Here’s a selection of newspaper headlines from the day of the D-Day landings.

Hull Daily Mail – Tuesday 06 June 1944
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Lancashire Evening Post – Tuesday 06 June 1944
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Nottingham Evening Post – Tuesday 06 June 1944
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