In the Balkans… In Greece, the Allied forces on the Olympus positions are attacked by the advancing Germans. In the Monastir Gap the Allied rearguards are also under pressure as they try to retire through Kozani.

In North Africa… German-Italian attacks on Tobruk are held.

In Yugoslavia… King Peter leaves Yugoslavia and flies to Athens.

In New York… There are secret talks between Americans and the Icelandic consul. The Icelandic officials agree to do nothing to resist an American occupation to replace the present British force.