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1959 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1959.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1959

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May

6 May 1959

Iceland gunboats shoot at British fishing ships

Jonsson, Emil · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Iceland gunboats shoot at British fishing ships

November

20 November 1959

Emil Jonsson Government

Jonsson, Emil · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The Emil Jonsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

20 November 1959

Fifth Olafur Thors Government

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

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

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