In the Solomon Islands... On Guadalcanal, US forces once again begin moving west with reduced opposition. 

In North Africa... The British brigade at Djebel Aboid repels a German attack. The British paratroop battalion is now at Sidi Nsir.

In Vichy France... Marshal Petain grants law-making power to Prime Minster Laval, enabling him to issue decrees solely on his own authority. Petain is becoming less important in the government although his influence and prestige remain.