- The British Expeditionary Force recaptures the town of Bailleul in northern France from the German Army. The town remained under British and French control until it was recaptured by Germany on 15th April 1918.
- The town of Bruges in the Belgian province of West Flanders is occupied by German forces
- Allied forces capture the German protectorate of Yabasi in West Cameroon
- The first troops from Canada and Newfoundland arrive in Britain