In Southern France... Beaune, Le Cresot and Autun are all captured by French elements of US 7th Army.

On the Western Front... Forces of the AEF continue to advance along the line. Canadian forces of British 21st Army Group capture Bruges.

In Liberated France... General de Gaulle appoints a new Cabinet. The principal change is Georges Bidault as Foreign Minister.

In the Philippines... Three groups of US Task Force 38, with 12 carriers, conduct air strikes on Japanese airfields on Mindanao Island.