In London... An agreement is signed setting up the European Central Inland Transport Organisation. The signatories represent UK, USA, USSR, France, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Luxemburg, Czechoslovakia, Greece and Yugoslavia. A Polish representative is present for the discussions (begun on August 24th) but lacks credentials. Poland is expected to sign. The organization is to be responsible for the allocation or distribution of all forms of transport, equipment and material as may be made available by the Allied commanders in chief.

In Britain... A university for the Canadian Army in Europe, known as the "Khaki University of Canada," is opened by Field Marshal Montgomery at Leavesden. The school will provide professional and other courses for Canadian servicemen pending their demobilization and return to civilian life. When opened, enrolment consists of 565 students taking six month courses in various subjects.