On the Eastern Front… The battle of Kursk continues. In the north the German 9th Army has advanced about 6 miles into the first Soviet defensive line. In the south, the forces of Army Group South have penetrated 10 miles into the Soviet defenses. There is heavy rainfall on the southern battlefield.

In the Solomon Islands… A second Japanese destroyer, from the force that delivered troops to New Georgia, is sunk by air attack. The fighting on New Georgia continues along the Barike River.

In the Aleutian Islands… An American force (4 cruisers and 4 destroyers) led by Admiral Giffen bombards Japanese positions on Kiska Island.