In the Dutch East Indies… Japanese aircraft raid airfields near Batavia, the capital.

In Burma… Japanese forces cross the Salween River.

In the United States… The troop transport Lafayette (83,000 tons) – previously the French liner Normandie – catches fire in New York harbor.

In Britain… Soap is rationed to 4 oz (113 g) for household use or 2 oz (56 g) for toiletry use per person per month.

In Canada… In four by-elections the “anti-conscription” candidates are heavily defeated.

In Delhi… Chiang Kai-shek visits.