On the Eastern Front... The Finnish attacks north of Lake Ladoga take Sortavala and reach the Lake to the southeast of the town, cutting off Soviet forces to the west. The Soviets will be able to get some of their troops away by boat. Attacks by German Army Group South surround a Soviet force south of Uman.

In Berlin... At an important meeting Hitler, Goring, Bormann and Rosenberg decide on plans for the exploitation of the territory begin captured from the Soviets. Rosenberg is put in charge of a new ministry with the task of organizing the new lands for Germany's economic benefit and eliminating Jews and Communists.

In Vichy France... General Weygand is appointed Governor General of Algeria.

In Tokyo... In order to remove Masuoka from the Foreign Ministry, Prince Konoye resigns.