Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (June 4, 1867 - January 27, 1951) was the Commander-in-Chief of Finland's Defence Forces, Marshal of Finland, a politician, and a military commander. He was Regent of Finland (1918 - 1919), and the sixth President of Finland (1944 - 1946).

Britain: After complaints from employers and trades unions, the blackout is reduced by an hour. It now runs from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.

South Africa:The South African Prime Minister, General Smuts, promises to defend British colonies in Africa if required.

United States: The US Senate votes to lift the embargo on the export of arms to belligerents.

USSR: Talks continue between the USSR and Finland on Soviet requests for an exchange of territory and border alterations. Finnish counterproposals were presented, stating it recognized Soviet security needs but that Finland has now gone as far as its "independence, security and neutrality permit." The Finns refuse to allow the Soviets a military base in Finland.

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