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1982 in Finland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Finland in 1982.

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Historical records for Finland in 1982

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February

19 February 1982

Government Ends

Koivisto, Mauno · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

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

19 February 1982

Prime Minister

Sorsa, Kalevi · Helsinki · Prime Minister of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

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

Other events (month unknown)

1982

President of Finland

Koivisto, Mauno · President of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Appointed President of Finland, 1st term

1982

Presidential Transition Begins

Koivisto, Mauno Henrik · Helsinki · President of Finland · Government / Government of Finland

Mauno Koivisto succeeded Urho Kekkonen and began a less personalized approach to the presidency. His tenure coincided with efforts to rebalance executive and parliamentary authority.

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