The Theatre, Opening night of The Maid and the Mistress. Marion Scene two The Street, later that night. German troops march into Paris.
Resistance groups begin direct attacks on members of German occupying forces.
The Germans retaliate by shooting French hostages. No more Jews are allowed to emigrate from the Occupied Zone. 1,112 are sent to Auschwitz. This ordinance, like many others, is not enforced consistently, adding to the sense of confusion and denial. 900 French police are to do the dirty work.