Showing posts with label Soviet famine of 1946–1947. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soviet famine of 1946–1947. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Monday, September 16, 1946. The arrival of the 1946-47 Soviet Famine.

Drought and poor harvest resulted in the Soviet Union massively increasing the cost of meat, dairy products and bread.  This would soo be followed by order reducing who could receive bread rations.  The famine which would follow, would result in 1,000,000 lost lives into 1947.

Enzo Ferrari produced his first V12 engine.

Member of both of Major League Baseball's leagues privately voted to 15 to 1 to approve a recommendation allowing for black players.

Blues singer Mamie Smith died at age 55.

Last edition:

Thursday, September 12, 1946. Wallace takes a different route.