In Tokyo… Tojo resigns his posts as prime minister and Chief of Staff of the Army. General Kuniaki Koiso and Admiral Yonai are chosen to form a new cabinet. General Umezu becomes the new Chief of Staff of the Army. These changes reflect the growing strength of Japanese statesmen seeking an end to the war.

On the Eastern Front… Soviet forces of 3rd Baltic Front strike toward Ostrov and Pskov. The 1st Belorussian Front attacks around Kovel. To the south, after being held by German forces for two days, the 1st Ukrainian Front makes progress toward Lvov and encircles the 5 German divisions of the German 13th Corps in what becomes known as the Brody pocket.

On the Western Front… Most of the town of St. Lo is occupied by elements of the US 19th Corps (part of US 1st Army). The British 2nd Army launches Operation Goodwood. A preparatory bombardment involves over 2200 aircraft including 1000 RAF heavy bombers dropping more than 7000 tons of bombs on the German defenses. British and Canadian forces push from east of the Orne River southward in the direction of the high ground beyond Caen. Initially, the Allied troops make good progress but no breakthrough is achieved. Field Marshal Montgomery, commanding British 21st Army Group, believes the attack is necessary to keep German forces pinned against British and Canadian forces, rather than the American forces. He also expresses some optimism about a breakout of Normandy.

In Italy… The US 4th Corps attacks Leghorn on the west coast while other elements of US 5th Army reach the Arno River at Pontedera. On the east coast, the Polish 2nd Corps (part of British 8th Army) captures Ancona.

In the United States… The Bretton Woods conference continues.