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1979 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1979.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1979

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October

15 October 1979

Benedikt Grondal Government

Grondal, Benedikt · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Benedikt Grondal Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

15 October 1979

Prime Minister of Iceland

Gr”ndal, Benedikt · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

15 October 1979

Second Olafur Johannesson Government

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

The Second Olafur Johannesson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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