The Food and Agriculture Organization Is Founded
On October 16, 1945, 42 countries signed the founding constitution of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Quebec City, Canada.
The United Nations Comes into Being
The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, when its Charter took effect. Fifty-one nations were the original members.
The United Nations Restores China's Seat
On October 25, 1971, the UN General Assembly restored the People's Republic of China's seat by Resolution 2758, removing the Taipei representatives.
East and West Germany Are Admitted to the United Nations
On September 18, 1973, East and West Germany both joined the United Nations, 24 years after the two states were founded.
Vietnam Is Admitted to the United Nations
On September 20, 1977, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam joined the United Nations, two years after reunification ended the Vietnam War.
North and South Korea Join the United Nations Together
On September 17, 1991, North and South Korea joined the United Nations as separate states, after decades of rival claims to represent all of Korea.
The Paris Peace Agreements End the Cambodian Conflict
On October 23, 1991, the Paris peace agreements were signed, ending Cambodia's long conflict and placing the country under a UN authority.
China Signs the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
On October 27, 1997, China signed the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at the United Nations in New York.