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1949 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1949.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1949

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April

4 April 1949

NATO Founding Membership

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

Iceland signs the North Atlantic Treaty as a founding NATO member despite maintaining no standing armed forces of its own.

December

6 December 1949

Stefan Johann Stefansson Government

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

The Stefan Johann Stefansson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

6 December 1949

Third Olafur Thors Government

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

Begins the Third Olafur Thors Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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