In the Solomon Islands... On Bougainville, the first American aircraft arrive at the Cape Torokina airfield. American divisions are gradually extending their perimeter.

In Washington... The long-running debate on draft regulations ends with Roosevelt signing into law a revised bill which puts those who have been fathers since before Pearl Harbor at the bottom of the list.

On the Eastern Front... Soviet forces capture Znamenka. Slightly to the north, Konev's front begins a new offensive.

In Italy... The British 8th Army crosses the Moro River in force.