American troops meet with Filipino guerillas, who have aided in the liberation of the islands of Philippines.

In the Philippines... Part of the US 40th Division lands on Masbate to assist Filipino guerrillas who have controlled part of it for several days.

In the Ryukyu Islands... In Kamikaze attacks by Japanese planes, one escort carrier and other ships are hit. On Okinawa, American artillery spotter planes begin operating from Kadena airfield.

On the Eastern Front... In Austria, the Soviet forces take Wiener Neustadt. Almost all of Hungary is now clear of Axis troops while in Czechoslovakia Bratislava is besieged.