Discover events in American history – plus the stamps that make them come alive. Subscribe to get This Day in History stories straight to your inbox every day! First name Email Today’s Article June 4, 2025 Allies Free Rome On June 4, 1944, Allied troops entered Rome, Italy, freeing it from German control. The city’s liberation came after months of hard fighting over mountains, across rivers, and in bad weather, against strong German defenses. Read More
