On the Western Front… The British Guards Armored Division enters Brussels, in Belgium, as the British 21st Army Group continues to advance. Other elements capture Tournai and Abbeville. US 12th Army Group also advance. Forces of US 1st Army take Mon while lead elements of US 3rd Army cross the Moselle River.

In Southern France… Forces of US 7th Army continue advancing. The French 1st Infantry Division enters Lyons.

In Wake Island… An American force, commanded by Admiral Smith, including 3 heavy cruisers and 3 destroyers, bombards the island. The light carrier USS Monterey provides air cover for the operation.

In Italy… Canadian forces of British 8th Army cross the Conca River and continue their advance.