In Norway… German authorities here appoint Major Vidkun Quisling as the head the Nazi controlled government in Norway. (In English, his name has become synonymous with traitor.)

In the Pacific… Under the command of Admiral Halsey and Fletcher, American task forces attack Japanese held air bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Island. The US aircraft carrier Enterprise is damaged during the attacks.

In North Africa… British General Ritchie orders the English 8th Army to withdraw to the Gazala line.

In South Africa… Two bombs are planted in Johannesburg.