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1931 in Norway

Explore 5 historical events and records for Norway in 1931.

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Historical records for Norway in 1931

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May

12 May 1931

Peder Kolstad Government

Kolstad, Peder · Oslo · Prime Minister of Norway · Government / Government of Norway

Begins the Peder Kolstad Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.

12 May 1931

Second Johan Ludwig Mowinckel Government

Mowinckel, Johan Ludwig · Oslo · Prime Minister of Norway · Government / Government of Norway

The Second Johan Ludwig Mowinckel Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.

September

27 September 1931

Gold Standard Abandoned

Kolstad, Peder · Oslo · Prime Minister of Norway · Economy / Gold Standard

Norway suspends gold redemption as the Scandinavian currencies come under intense pressure following Britain's departure from gold.

Other events (month unknown)

1931

Major

Quisling, Vidkun · Major · Warfare / Military

Appointed Major

1931

Secretary of State for Defence

Quisling, Vidkun · Secretary of State for Defence · Government / Government of Norway

Appointed Minister of Defence

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