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The RAF bombs Berlin in response to accidental bombing of London the previous night.

The german Battleship Bismarck is commissioned into the Kriegsmarine. She was the largest ship built by Germany or indeed any European navy and was named for Otto Von Bismarck the 19th century statesman largely responsible for the reunification of Germany

Italy announces a blockade of British ports in the Mediterranean area.

The Japanese fighter the Mitsubishi A6M Zero had it's first combat flight. Twelve Zeros escorted 54 G3M2 bombers on a mission over Chongqing, China.

The Greek Cruiser Elli is sunk by an Italian submarine off the island of Tinos