KAYE: Say hello to tomorrow. You're looking at a live picture there from Paris. Look at that beautiful Eiffel Tower. Be glad you still have a few hours left to your weekend. It's already Monday morning there in Paris. Friday will commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6th, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy during the German occupation of France in World War II. It was the largest sea born invasion in history. Thousands of people died and the Allied victory is seen as a major turning point in the war. CNN's Jim Bittermann is in France with a preview of what to expect this week.</s>JIM BITTERMANN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Randi, Friday is the big day here in France for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. And it will be something of a test for French diplomats because in addition to inviting the heads of state of the former Allied powers like President Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth, the French have also invited Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, who is being shunned by the rest of the leaders because he sent troops to invade the Ukraine. And just adding to the diplomatic delicacy is the fact that the French have also invited Petro Poroshenko, the newly elected president of the Ukraine. A little bit awkward to say the least but in fact it could be a diplomatic opportunity as well. Apart from that, there's going to be nearly a thousand World War II veterans here for the big commemorations which would include air shows, mock invasions and a huge fireworks display up and down the Normandy coast -- Randi.</s>KAYE: Thank you, Jim. And be sure to watch our special coverage of D-Day right here on CNN. No horse, by the way, turning now to horse news. No horse has won the Triple Crown since 1978, but that could change this Saturday at the Belmont Stakes. All eyes are on California Chrome, of course.
70th Anniversary of D-Day This Friday