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1949 in Norway

Explore 2 historical events and records for Norway in 1949.

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Historical records for Norway in 1949

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1949

Geneva Conventions Expand Protections

Lie, Trygve · Warfare / United Nations

States adopted revised Geneva Conventions to protect war victims and civilians.

1949

Maudheim Expedition

Giaever, John · Queen Maud Land · Expedition Leader · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Leads the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition that establishes Maudheim in Queen Maud Land

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