On the Eastern Front... The is heavy fighting between German and Soviet forces along the Terek River in the Caucasus. Fighting is especially fierce near Mozdok.

From London... An announcement is made that the Duke of Kent, (younger brother to the King) has been killed in a plane crash in the north of Scotland.

In New Guinea... Japanese attack on Milne Bay begins. Their landings are fiercely resisted by the Australian and American garrison. In other fighting near the Kokoda Trail, the Japanese gain some ground near Isurava. 

From Moscow... The Soviet government announces that a two week old offensive on the 75 mile long Moscow Front has been successful.