In Germany... The first 1000 bomber raid. British Bomber Command sends just under 1,000 planes to bomb the German city of Cologne. Causalities from the raid include only 40 British bombers while 45,000 Germans are rendered homeless. This is the first attempt at mass bombing by Bomber Command.

In North Africa... Rommel strategically withdraws his panzers into a tight defensive arc, his rear borders a mine field. These actions place the battle in the "Cauldron". While hold his position, Rommel's forces repel the main British attacks and secure the supply lines threatened by the British 150th Brigade.

At Hawaii... Four Japanese submarines arrive too late to intercept the American task forces destined for Midway.