United Nations General Assembly

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United Nations General Assembly

United Nations General Assembly recognizes the Convention against Torture.

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When
Monday, December 10 198442 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1980s
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Dates: From 1984.

What happened

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ. Currently in its 81st session, its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter.

December 10 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  6. 2015Rojava Revolution
  7. 20162016 Beşiktaş bombings
  8. 2017Islamic State
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December 10 1984 — 42 years ago, on a Monday.

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