In the Gilbert Islands... On the Tarawa Atoll, there is heavy fighting. The American marines are advancing. On Makin Atoll, the American infantry occupy most of Butaritari by nightfall. On Abimama Atoll, there are American landings.

In Italy... Elements of the British 8th Army have established a bridgehead over the Sangro River that is five miles wide and nearly 2000 yards deep. Supplying the bridgehead is tenuous because of the swollen state of the river which makes bridge building or crossings difficult.

In Egypt... The Cairo Conference begins. Roosevelt, Churchill and Chaing Kai-shek meet. Discussion center on plans for Burma and China.