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1947 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1947.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1947

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February

4 February 1947

Prime Minister of Iceland

Stef nsson, Stef n Johann · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

4 February 1947

Second Olafur Thors Government

Thors, Olafur · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The Second Olafur Thors Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

4 February 1947

Stefan Johann Stefansson Government

Stefansson, Stefan Johann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Stefan Johann Stefansson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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