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Here are some of the United Nations' history-making events as the world body marks the anniversary of its founding on June 26, 1945, when the U.N. Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are ...

The United Nations Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, by nearly 50 nations in California. Signed at the historic Veterans’ War Memorial Building in San Francisco, it established major organs of the ...

There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations.

Starting with the most impactful, on June 26, 1945, representatives from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter, officially founding the United Nations.

For the past 20 years running, the United Way of Greater Waterbury has taken part in the “Day of Action,” where their "Stock the Pantry" event is front and center.

The United Nations will mark its 80th anniversary this month but there’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the world stage is diminished. And facing major funding cuts from the United States ...