June 6 has historical significance, notably for D-Day in 1944 when 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy to begin the liberation of occupied Europe. Other notable events include the founding of the YMCA in 1844, the opening of the first drive-in movie theater in 1933, and the volcanic eruption of Novarupta in 1912. This day is also marked by major milestones in civil rights, including the wounding of James Meredith in 1966 during a pivotal march for racial equality. Birthdays on this date feature several notable figures.
On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy during World War II, marking D-Day and the start of Operation Overlord to liberate Western Europe.
In 1912, Novarupta's eruption was one of the most powerful recorded in North America, sending ash nearly 19 miles high and marking a significant environmental event.
The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey in 1933, revolutionizing the way audiences experienced films and marking a change in American cultural habits.
Civil rights activist James Meredith was shot on June 6, 1966, during his march for racial equality, highlighting the struggles and violence faced by activists in the South.
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