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the united nations founded
The United Nations is created as its Charter is ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and the majority of other signatories, and comes into force. -
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United nations time line
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The first general assembly
The first General Assembly, with 51 nations represented opens in Central Hall, Westminster, London -
security council meets
Security Council meets for the first time in London, adopting its rules of procedure. -
general assembly
General Assembly adopts its first resolution. Its main focus: peaceful uses of atomic energy and the elimination of atomic and other weapons of mass destruction. -
first secretary general
trygve lie of norway becomes first secretary general -
united nations day
United Nations Day officially designated by the General Assembly -
UNTSO
United Nations Troop Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
UNTSO was the first peacekeeping operation established by the United Nations -
general assembly
General Assembly adopts Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
A UN envoy
A UN envoy, Ralph Bunche secures cease-fire between the new State of Israel and Arab States. -
cornerstone
Cornerstone laid for present UN Headquarters in New York City.
