History of San Francisco would be used for loading the key fissile components of the first atomic bomb onto the USS Indianapolis in July 1945 for transfer to Tinian. The War Memorial Opera House which opened in 1932, was the site of some significant post World War II history. In 1945, the conference that formed the United Nations was held there, with the UN Charter being signed nearby in the Herbst Theatre on June 26. Additionally the Treaty of San Francisco which formally ended war with Japan and established peaceful relations, was drafted and signed here six years later in 1951. After World War
San Francisco Performances featuring American and international contemporary dance companies. Its current season offers over 200 performances and programs. Every year, the San Francisco Performances Gala is held in order to raise money for its educational programs - the artist residency programs in Bay Area schools and community outreach to youth and adults. San Francisco Performances San Francisco Performances is an organization which showcases chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, jazz and contemporary dance in the San Francisco Bay area. It was founded by Ruth Felt in 1979. The organization presents "internationally acclaimed and emerging performing artists, introduces innovative programs, and builds new