1964 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

The General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1961 declaring the use of nuclear weapons to be contrary to international law, the U.N. Charter, and the laws of humanity.  An important step toward disarmament was achieved by the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty in 1963.  More than 100 countries agreed to prohibit nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in outer space, and underwater.
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The General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1961 declaring the use of nuclear weapons to be contrary to international law, the U.N. Charter, and the laws of humanity.  An important step toward disarmament was achieved by the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty in 1963.  More than 100 countries agreed to prohibit nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in outer space, and underwater.