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1989 in Iceland

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Historical records for Iceland in 1989

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March

1 March 1989

Beer Prohibition Ends

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

Iceland ends its long-standing prohibition on beer, allowing legal domestic sale of stronger beer for the first time since 1915.

September

10 September 1989

Second Steingrimur Hermannsson Government

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

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

10 September 1989

Third Steingrimur Hermannsson Government

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

Begins the Third Steingrimur Hermannsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

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