October 24, 1945, 80 years ago: The Charter of the United Nations is ratified by the original 5 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: America, Britain, France, China and the Soviet Union, and by a majority of the other signatories.
The Charter established the purposes, governing structure and overall framework of the UN system, including its 6 principal organs: The Secretariat, the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Trusteeship Council.
In commemoration of the event, the General Assembly celebrates United Nations Day every October 24, and schedules its annual gathering for the days leading up to the date.
Also on this day, Vidkun Quisling is executed by firing squad in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The fascist leader of Norway during World War II, allied with the Nazis, was 58 years old. The word "quisling" has become synonymous with "traitor."
And Gene Monahan, trainer for the New York Yankees from 1973 to 2011, was born in Miami. "Geno" tended to the bumps, bruises, and other injuries of Yankee players from Bobby Murcer to Derek Jeter.
He handled Mel Stottlemyre's and Catfish Hunter's shoulders, Thurman Munson's various aches and pains, Goose Gossage's thumb, Dave Winfield's and Don Mattingly's back injuries, Mariano Rivera's knee, and Alex Rodriguez's wounded pride. With him, the Yankees made 21 postseason appearances, won 18 Division titles, 11 Pennants and 7 World Series.
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