United Nations Security Council
The UN officially came into existence on 24 October 1945 upon ratification of the Charter by the five then-permanent members of the Security Council and by a majority of the other 46 signatories. On 17 January 1946, the Security Council met for the first time at Church House, Westminster, in London, United Kingdom.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 149
United Nations Security Council Resolution 149, adopted unanimously on August 23, 1960, after examining the application of the Republic of Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) for membership in the United Nations, the Council recommended to the General Assembly that the Republic of Upper Volta be admitted.