Belize became a member of the United Nations.
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The United Nations declared Matej Gaspar as the five billionth person in the world.
Fifty countries signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco.
The UN Security Council holds its first session.
The League of Nations was officially dissolved by its member states.
Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his 'Atoms for Peace' speech at the United Nations in New York.