On the Eastern Front… In Hungary, Soviet forces capture Jasbereny, 30 miles east of Budapest.
On the Western Front… Forces of the US 3rd Army advance around Metz. To the south of the city, the Metz-Sarrebourg rail line is cut. To the right, the US 7th Army advances along the line north of St. Die. On the right flank of the Allied armies, the French 1st Army continues its offensive toward Belfort.
In the Mapia Atoll… A regiment of the US 31st Division lands and eliminates the small Japanese garrison. Naval support is provided by an Anglo-American force commanded by British Admiral Lord Ashbourne.
From Washington… A number of senior armed forces commanders are promoted to the new ranks of General of the Army and Admiral of the Fleet. The new ranks are identified by a five star insignia.