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1976 in Iceland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Iceland in 1976.

Historical records for Iceland in 1976

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June

Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only

Hallgrimsson, Geir · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British

Territorial Waters

Hallgrimsson, Geir · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British

August

Second Presidential Term

Eldjarn, Kristjan · Reykjavik · President of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Completes the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.

Third Presidential Term

Eldjarn, Kristjan · Reykjavik · President of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.

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