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D-Day landing beaches in Normandy added to Unesco World Heritage List

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 7/27 09:17 X
D-Day landing beaches in Normandy added to Unesco World Heritage List
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 RENNES, July 26 — Unesco yesterday added the iconic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy to its World Heritage List, marking the culmination of a project launched nearly two...

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Stretching for more than 80 kilometres (50 miles) of France’s northwestern coast, Allied forces landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944 to fight a decisive battle to liberate Europe from Nazism and end World War II.

The nomination included the five D-Day beaches known by their code names: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. A dwindling number of veterans visit each year and world leaders congregate there on key anniversaries.

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Jul 27, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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