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1956 in Iceland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Iceland in 1956.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1956

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July

24 July 1956

Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government

Jonasson, Hermann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

24 July 1956

Fourth Olafur Thors Government

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

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

August

1 August 1956

First Presidential Term

Asgeirsson, Asgeir · Reykjavik · President of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Completes the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.

1 August 1956

Second Presidential Term

Asgeirsson, Asgeir · Reykjavik · President of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.

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