8 February 1980End of Benedikt Grondal GovernmentBenedikt Grondal
The Benedikt Grondal Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Historical records for Iceland in 1980, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Benedikt Grondal Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Begins the Gunnar Thoroddsen Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Vigdis Finnbogadottir begins serving as president and the worlds first female head of state. Appointed President of Iceland, 1st term
Completes the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
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