1945
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Events
- World War II comes to an end on September 2, 1945.
- The organization known as the "United Nations" is chartered on Earth, representing a significant effort in the quest for planetary peace.
- Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun (and 120 members of his team) surrenders to U.S. forces.
He and his team later help start the U.S. space program.
- UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is founded on November 16.
- This was a specialized agency aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. Its headquarters was in Paris, France.
- This was a specialized agency aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. Its headquarters was in Paris, France.
| Timeline | ||
|---|---|---|
