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Today in World War II History—April 27, 1942

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Canadian recruitment poster, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

Canadian recruitment poster, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

80 Years Ago—Apr. 27, 1942: Explosion at a Japanese mine in Manchuria kills 1527—the worst mine disaster ever.

In US, registration begins for upcoming sugar rationing, and sale of sugar is halted for a week (Read more “Make It Do—Sugar Rationing in World War II”).

In plebiscite, Canadian voters approve military conscription, except voters in Québec.

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