The first General Assembly of the United Nations opens.
51 nations were represented on that day.
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The country of Georgia joined the United Nations shortly after the country became independent.
Liechtenstein became the 160th member of the United Nations.
Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his 'Atoms for Peace' speech at the United Nations in New York.
Fifty countries signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco.
Belize became a member of the United Nations.
