United Nations Security Council

Historical eventJune 251950

United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 82 condemning the North Korean invasion of South Korea.

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When
Sunday, June 25 195076 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1950s
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Dates: From 1950.

What happened

The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, and is the United Nations' executive branch, having primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers, outlined in the UN Charter, include establishing peacekeeping operations, authorizing military action, and imposing international sanctions. Under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Council may identify threats to international peace, determine breaches of that peace,

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June 25 1950 — 76 years ago, on a Sunday.

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