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1953 in Iceland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Iceland in 1953.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1953

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September

11 September 1953

Fourth Olafur Thors Government

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

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

11 September 1953

Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government

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

The Steingrimur Steinthorsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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