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1971 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1971.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1971

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July

14 July 1971

First Olafur Johannesson Government

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

Begins the First Olafur Johannesson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

14 July 1971

Johann Hafstein Government

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

The Johann Hafstein Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

14 July 1971

Prime Minister of Iceland

Johannesson, Olafur · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

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