Benedikt Grondal Government
The Benedikt Grondal Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1980 in Iceland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Iceland in 1980.
Historical records for Iceland in 1980
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February
Gunnar Thoroddsen Government
Begins the Gunnar Thoroddsen Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
June
President of Iceland
Vigdis Finnbogadottir begins serving as president and the worlds first female head of state. Appointed President of Iceland, 1st term
August
First Presidential Term
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Third Presidential Term
Completes the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Other events (month unknown)
Icelandic Midfielder Wins Belgian League
Ásgeir Sigurvinsson helps Standard Liège challenge among Belgium's leading clubs before developing a distinguished career in West Germany.
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