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1970 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1970.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1970

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March

1 March 1970

EFTA Membership

Benediktsson, Bjarni · Geneva · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Iceland joins the European Free Trade Association, gaining improved access for industrial exports to markets of other EFTA member states.

July

10 July 1970

Bjarni Benediktsson Government

Benediktsson, Bjarni · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The Bjarni Benediktsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

10 July 1970

Johann Hafstein Government

Hafstein, Johann · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Johann Hafstein Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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