Battle of the Atlantic

• U-37 sinks the Swedish steamer Daphne (1513t), a straggler from Convoy OG-46, off the southwest coast of Spain. 18 of the crew is lost with 1 survivor.
• The British special service vessel Empire Seaman is reported lost due to unknown causes.

The Blitz

Birmingham is hit by 50 planes of Luftflotte III. They drop a variety of bombs and about 16,000 incendiaries.

Damage in Birmingham

Greek-Albanian Front

The Greek forces continue their advance and enter Premeti (Përmet), taking over 500 prisoners. The Italians abandon the important supply base of Argyrokastro in southwestern Albania and the nearby port of Santi Quaranta.