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1961 in Finland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Finland in 1961.

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Historical records for Finland in 1961

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July

14 July 1961

Government Ends

Sukselainen, Vieno Johannes · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.

14 July 1961

Prime Minister

Miettunen, Martti · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.

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1961

Note Crisis Diplomacy

Kekkonen, Urho Kaleva · Helsinki · President of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

President Kekkonen confronted the Soviet diplomatic note crisis, which challenged Finland's security posture during the Cold War. His response reinforced the central role of presidential foreign-policy management.

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