On the Eastern Front... In the south, Soviet troops of 2nd Ukrainian Front capture Jassy in their southward advance. The 3rd Ukrainian Front expands its attacks in a northward direction, after having advance up to 50 miles in the past two days.

In Japan... The government introduces measure to conscript all women between 12 and 40 for war-related work.

In Occupied Norway... Elements of the British Home Fleet (3 fleet carriers and 2 escort carriers), led by Admiral Moore, attack the German battleship Tirpitz in Kaafiord. German forces detect the approaching British forces which suffer heavy losses to a German barrage and defending fighters. No hits are achieved by the attackers because of an effective smoke screen over the target.

In Washington... At Dumbarton Oaks, senior Allied representatives meet to discuss postwar security.