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1946 in Iceland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Iceland in 1946.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1946

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November

19 November 1946

United Nations Membership

Thors, Olafur · New York · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Iceland becomes a member of the United Nations after presenting its instrument accepting the obligations of the UN Charter.

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1946

First Icelandic Professional Abroad

Guðmundsson, Albert · Glasgow · Forward · Sport / Football

Albert Guðmundsson becomes one of Iceland's earliest internationally known footballers, pursuing a professional career abroad and later representing clubs in France and Italy.

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