Historical eventJune 261945

United Nations Conference on International Organization

At a conference in San Francisco, delegates from 50 nations signed a charter establishing the United Nations.

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When
Tuesday, June 26 194581 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1940s
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Dates: From 1945.

What happened

At a conference in San Francisco, delegates from 50 nations signed a charter establishing the United Nations.

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June 26 1945 — 81 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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