Historical Events
- Armistice between Finland and Soviet Union is signed. (End of the Continuation War)
- Luftwaffe bombs Eindhoven: 200 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Anders Björck, Swedish politician (Minister for Defence), born in Nässjö, Jönköping County, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- David Lord, British lieutenant/Dakota-pilot DFC/VC, dies in battle
Guy Gibson
Guy Gibson, British wing commander who led the Dambusters (Victoria Cross), dies in action at 26
Guy Gibson
- Hilary Barlow, British colonel, dies