The Council of Ministers centered part of its deliberations to the Sodeco region that was catching fire on a daily basis. Chafic Wazzan pledged to cease the fire.

In a televised declaration, the US president Ronald Reagan reiterated that 'All the occupying forces should leave Lebanon.'

President Gemayel met French President Miterrand and Pope John Paul II in the Vatican. He also met King Hassan II of Morocco.

Over 300,000 persons participate in the 'flag walk' in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace in Baabda.