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1961 in Iceland

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Historical records for Iceland in 1961

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March

11 March 1961

First Cod War Settlement

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

Iceland and the United Kingdom settle their fisheries dispute, with Britain accepting Iceland's twelve-mile fishery zone under an exchange of notes.

September

30 September 1961

OECD Membership

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

Iceland becomes an original member of the OECD when the new organization succeeds the OEEC and its convention enters into force.

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