From Washington… The US Navy increases its role in escorting Atlantic convoys. It assumes responsibility for some of the Halifax to Britain convoys and the security of traffic to Iceland. It will augment the Canadian Naval escorts which travel to 22 degrees west until British ships take over.

In Iran… Allied forces occupy the capital Tehran to ensure that Axis influence is halted.

On the Eastern Front… Heavy fighting in the outlying areas of the city of Kiev between Soviet and German forces.