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* January 1 - Iceland joins the [[European Free Trade Association]] (EFTA).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tipsfu |date=2023-05-27 |title=1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History |url=https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=TipsFu |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* January 1 - Law on tobacco control comes into force <ref>{{Cite web |title=Iceland |url=https://hpfhub.info/using-health-promotion-funding/what-is-the-impact-of-a-dedicated-fund/iceland/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Health Promotion Fund Resource Hub |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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* January 26 - The [[volcano]] [[Hekla]] erupts, causing significant ash fall and disrupting air traffic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tipsfu |date=2023-05-27 |title=1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History |url=https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=TipsFu |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* April 3 - The Icelandic parliament, Althing, passed a law establishing the [[University of Akureyri]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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* May 9 - The first direct commercial flights between Iceland and the [[United States]] began, operated by Icelandair.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* June 15 - The first Gay Pride parade takes place in Reykjavík, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Iceland.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* August 24 - Iceland holds a parliamentary election, resulting in a victory for the Independence Party, led by [[Steingrímur Hermannsson]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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* September 1 - A historic meeting between U.S. President [[Ronald Reagan]] and Soviet leader [[Mikhail Gorbachev]] takes place in [[Reykjavík]], known as the Reykjavík Summit. Although no agreement is reached, it sets the stage for future arms control talks.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* September 15 - The Icelandic Coast Guard confronts British trawlers during the "[[Cod Wars]]," a series of disputes over fishing rights in the North Atlantic. |
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* October 10 - The Icelandic Women's National Football Team wins their first major international match, defeating Scotland 2-1.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* December 24 - A catastrophic flood occurs in Skaftárhreppur due to a volcanic eruption under the Vatnajökull glacier. Several bridges are destroyed, and residents are evacuated.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Births== |
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*24 April – [[Baldur Sigurðsson]], footballer |
*24 April – [[Baldur Sigurðsson]], footballer |
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*27 April – [[Dóra Stefánsdóttir]], footballer |
*27 April – [[Dóra Stefánsdóttir]], footballer |
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*16 May - [[Emilíana Torrini]], singer-songwriter<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tipsfu |date=2023-05-27 |title=1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History |url=https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=TipsFu |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*18 May – [[Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir]], footballer |
*18 May – [[Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir]], footballer |
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*24 May – [[Björgvin Páll Gústavsson]], handball player |
*24 May – [[Björgvin Páll Gústavsson]], handball player |
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*15 July – [[Sif Atladóttir]], footballer |
*15 July – [[Sif Atladóttir]], footballer |
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*29 July – [[Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson]], footballer |
*29 July – [[Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson]], footballer |
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*8 September - [[Ragnar Þórhallsson]], vocalist and guitarist<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tipsfu |date=2023-05-27 |title=1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History |url=https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=TipsFu |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*5 October – [[Bergur Ingi Pétursson]], hammer thrower.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |check-wikidata=no |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418122154/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Bergur Pétursson |accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> |
*5 October – [[Bergur Ingi Pétursson]], hammer thrower.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |check-wikidata=no |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418122154/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Bergur Pétursson |accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> |
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*28 October – [[Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir]], javelin thrower.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |check-wikidata=no |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418005420/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir |accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> |
*28 October – [[Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir]], javelin thrower.<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |check-wikidata=no |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418005420/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir |accessdate=18 July 2016}}</ref> |
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The following lists events that happened in 1985 in Iceland.
Incumbents
[edit]Events
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- January 1 - Iceland joins the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).[1]
- January 1 - Law on tobacco control comes into force [2]
- January 26 - The volcano Hekla erupts, causing significant ash fall and disrupting air traffic.[3]
- April 3 - The Icelandic parliament, Althing, passed a law establishing the University of Akureyri.[1]
- May 9 - The first direct commercial flights between Iceland and the United States began, operated by Icelandair.[1]
- June 15 - The first Gay Pride parade takes place in Reykjavík, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Iceland.[1]
- August 24 - Iceland holds a parliamentary election, resulting in a victory for the Independence Party, led by Steingrímur Hermannsson.[1]
- September 1 - A historic meeting between U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev takes place in Reykjavík, known as the Reykjavík Summit. Although no agreement is reached, it sets the stage for future arms control talks.[1]
- November 14 - Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir is crowned Miss World at Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. It is the first Icelandic beauty pageant title.
- September 15 - The Icelandic Coast Guard confronts British trawlers during the "Cod Wars," a series of disputes over fishing rights in the North Atlantic.
- October 10 - The Icelandic Women's National Football Team wins their first major international match, defeating Scotland 2-1.[1]
- December 24 - A catastrophic flood occurs in Skaftárhreppur due to a volcanic eruption under the Vatnajökull glacier. Several bridges are destroyed, and residents are evacuated.[1]
Births
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- 24 April – Baldur Sigurðsson, footballer
- 27 April – Dóra Stefánsdóttir, footballer
- 16 May - Emilíana Torrini, singer-songwriter[4]
- 18 May – Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir, footballer
- 24 May – Björgvin Páll Gústavsson, handball player
- 15 July – Sif Atladóttir, footballer
- 29 July – Steinþór Freyr Þorsteinsson, footballer
- 8 September - Ragnar Þórhallsson, vocalist and guitarist[5]
- 5 October – Bergur Ingi Pétursson, hammer thrower.[6]
- 28 October – Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir, javelin thrower.[7]
Deaths
[edit]- 26 February – Guðmundur G. Hagalín, writer (b. 1898)
- 26 April – Björn Jónsson, politician (b. 1916).[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h Tipsfu (2023-05-27). "1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History". TipsFu. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Iceland". Health Promotion Fund Resource Hub. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Tipsfu (2023-05-27). "1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History". TipsFu. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Tipsfu (2023-05-27). "1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History". TipsFu. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Tipsfu (2023-05-27). "1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History". TipsFu. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bergur Pétursson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Björn Jónsson". www.althingi.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 17 June 2019.