Twelve-Mile Fishery Limit
The government extends Iceland's exclusive fishery limit from four to twelve nautical miles, triggering a prolonged dispute with British fishing interests.
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1958 in Iceland
Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1958.
Historical records for Iceland in 1958
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Emil Jonsson Government
Begins the Emil Jonsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government
The Fifth Hermann Jonasson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
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