Black Sea

The Italian steamer Torcello (3336t) is sunk by the Soviet submarine ShCh-214.

Diplomatic Relations

After discussion the Japanese decide to make further peace attempts, setting their deadline for the end of any negotiations at the end of November. They send Saburu Kurusu to Washington to try to repair things between Japan and the US. The terms they offer are rejected by the United States because they contain no repudiation of the Tripartite Pact and because they contain bases in some parts of China. The outcome of the Japanese discussions and their diplomatic plans continue to be intercepted by the US code-breaking service.

Eastern Front

There is fierce fighting on the road to Tikhvin as the XXXIX Panzer Corps pushes east.

The 1st Panzer Army renews its attack in the Donbas, forcing the 9th Army back. The XIV Panzer Corps thrust forward toward Schakhty. Realizing the potential to Rostov, Timoshenko requests additional forces. Stalin responds that all equipment is needed in the center.

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Japan, Planning

Combined Fleet Ultrasecret Operation Order I is issued to the Japanese navy for the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is agreed in an imperial conference to continue negotiations with the US but to go to war if they fail to produce a settlement. The military is ordered to be prepared for the worst.

Mediterranean

The Italian steamer Anna Zippitelli (1016t) is sunk by British bombing west of Benghazi.

Pacific

The Japanese steamer Kehi Maru (4523t) sinks on a mine in the Sea of Japan. Out of 510 crew and passengers on board, 110 are lost.

United States, Politics

Because of the deteriorating state of relations with Japan, Congress votes to stay in session indefinitely.