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In San Francisco 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter.
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The official ending of World War 2 against Japan as the rest of Europe already surrendered.
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The United Nations Charter was ratified (made official).
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Australia joined the United Nations.
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The November 16, 1945 charter establishing UNESCO the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization took effect after greece became the 20th nation to ratify it.