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1987 in Iceland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Iceland in 1987.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1987

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July

8 July 1987

First Steingrimur Hermannsson Government

Hermannsson, Steingrimur · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The First Steingrimur Hermannsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.

8 July 1987

Prime Minister of Iceland

P lsson, Posteinn · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

8 July 1987

Thorsteinn Palsson Government

Palsson, Thorsteinn · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the Thorsteinn Palsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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1987

Belgian Championship with Anderlecht

Guðjohnsen, Arnór · Brussels · Forward · Sport / Football

Arnór Guðjohnsen strengthens Anderlecht's attack during the 1986–87 league-winning season, becoming an established Icelandic professional in Belgium.

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