Posted on October 24, 2021
This is an update of my post published on October 24, 2010:
The United Nations had its beginnings in World War II. The Allied Nations were sometimes called the United Nations. The “Big Three” Allies were Great Britain, the United States, and the USSR (Russia). Other Allies included France (before it fell), China, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippine Commonwealth, Poland, the Union of South Africa, and Yugoslavia.
Representatives of the Allied countries began to plan an international organization during the war, and in April of 1945, a conference was held to create the organization. The U.N. was formally established on this day in 1945.
The U.N. has a lot of success in the areas of human rights, economic development, health, and education. Its mission to prevent war hasn’t been as successful, unfortunately. It is in an excellent position to lead in worldwide problems such as climate change—as long as member states such as the United States actually follow that lead and cooperate with one another!
Check out this video about what the UN is all about.
Did you know…?
For the past 60 Halloweens, some kids trick or treat for money for UNICEF (the U.N.’s children fund) rather than for candy.
Also on this date:
Independence Day in Zambia
Suez Day in Egypt
Anniversary of the discovery of Ariel and Umbriel
Anniversary of “Women’s Day Off” in Iceland
Anniversary of our first planetary selfie
Food Day in the U.S.A.
Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day
Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s troll hunts
Plan ahead:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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October holidays
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October birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in October
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November holidays
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November birthdays
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Historical anniversaries in November