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1950 in Iceland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Iceland in 1950.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1950

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March

7 March 1950

Council of Europe Membership

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

Iceland joins the Council of Europe, expanding its participation in European cooperation on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

14 March 1950

Prime Minister of Iceland

SteinBorsson, Steingrimur · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

14 March 1950

Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government

Steinthorsson, Steingrimur · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

14 March 1950

Third Olafur Thors Government

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

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

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