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What happened in December 1946

• December 1, 1946: Miguel Alemán Valdés became President of Mexico, initiating a period of economic growth and social reforms.
• December 2, 1946: The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling was signed, establishing the International Whaling Commission to ensure sustainable whaling practices and protect whale stocks.
• December 7, 1946: The Winecoff Hotel fire in Atlanta, United States, resulted in 119 deaths, highlighting the need for improved fire safety regulations.
• December 11, 1946: UNICEF, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, was founded to provide aid and assistance to children in need around the world.
• December 12, 1946: The United Nations severed relations with Francoist Spain due to its authoritarian rule, leading to diplomatic isolation.
• December 14, 1946: The International Labour Organization became a specialized agency of the United Nations, promoting social justice and decent work worldwide.
• December 15, 1946: The first French India Representative Assembly election was held, marking a step towards self-governance in the French colony.
• December 16, 1946: Siam joined the United Nations and later changed its name to Thailand in 1949, becoming an active member of the international community.
• December 19, 1946: Viet Minh forces initiated a war against French occupying forces in Vietnam, leading to the First Indochina War and ultimately Vietnam's independence in 1954.
• December 21, 1946: The 1946 Nankai earthquake and associated tsunami in Japan caused significant damage and loss of life, prompting improvements in disaster preparedness and response.
• December 22, 1946: The Havana Conference brought together U.S. organized crime bosses in Cuba, solidifying their power and influence.
• December 24, 1946: The French Fourth Republic was established, replacing the Vichy regime and marking a new era in French politics.
• December 25, 1946: The first artificial, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in Europe occurred within the Soviet nuclear reactor F-1, advancing nuclear technology and research.
• December 31, 1946: U.S. President Harry S. Truman delivered Proclamation 2714, officially ending hostilities in World War II, marking a significant milestone in global history.