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1956 In Norway
Events in the year 1956 in Norway. Incumbents * List of Norwegian monarchs, Monarch – Haakon VII * Regent – Olav V of Norway, Olav, due to debilitating injury to the King * Heads of government of Norway, Prime Minister – Einar Gerhardsen (Norwegian Labour Party, Labour Party) Events * 7 March – Several avalanches kill 21 people and causing heavy damage in Nordland and Troms. * 9 April – The Norwegian Humanist Association is founded. * 12 October – The Norwegian motor vehicle manufacturer Troll Plastik & Bilindustri presents the first Troll (automobile), Troll car in Telemark. Popular culture Sports *Roald Aas, speed skater and Olympic gold medallist and cyclist, is awarded the Egebergs Ærespris for his achievements as both a speed skater and a cyclist. Music Film Literature *''The Song of the Red Ruby'' (original title ''Sangen om den røde rubin''), novel by Agnar Mykle Notable births *9 January – Thorhild Widvey, politician *13 Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Norwegian Monarchs
The list of Norwegian monarchs ( no, kongerekken or ''kongerekka'') begins in 872: the traditional dating of the Battle of Hafrsfjord, after which victorious King Harald Fairhair merged several petty kingdoms into that of his father. Named after the homonymous geographical region, Harald's realm was later to be known as the Kingdom of Norway. Traditionally established in 872 and existing continuously for over 1,100 years, the Kingdom of Norway is one of the original states of Europe: King Harald V, who has reigned since 1991, is the 64th monarch according to the official list. During interregna, Norway has been ruled by variously titled regents. Several royal dynasties have possessed the Throne of the Kingdom of Norway: the more prominent include the Fairhair dynasty (872–970), the House of Sverre (1184–1319), and the House of Oldenburg (1450–1481, 1483–1533, 1537–1814, and from 1905) including branches Holstein-Gottorp (1814–1818) and Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldar Sætre På Scenen2 (16724106795)
Eldar may refer to: People * Eldar Abdulayev (born 1985), Kazakhstani ice hockey forward * Eldar Assanov (born 1974), Ukrainian freestyle wrestler * Eldar Ćivić (born 1996), Bosnian footballer *Eldar Djangirov (born 1987), American jazz pianist *Eldar Efendijev (born 1954), Estonian-Azerbaijani politician * Eldar Gasanov (born 1982), Ukrainian chess grandmaster *Eldar Gasimov (born 1989), Azerbaijani singer * Eldar Getokov (born 1986), Russian footballer *Eldar Guliyev (born 1951), Azerbaijani politician * Eldar Quliyev (1941–2021), Azerbaijani film director *Eldar Hansen (born 1941), Norwegian footballer *Eldar Hasanović (born 1990), Bosnian footballer * Eldar Kuliev (1951–2017), Soviet film director *Eldar Kurtanidze (born 1972), Georgian wrestler and political activist * Eldar Mahmudov (born 1956), Azerbaijani politician * Eldar Mamayev (born 1985), Russian footballer * Eldar R. Mamedov (born 1990), Russian footballer *Eldar Mammadov (born 1968), Azerbaijani military fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torun Lian
Torun Lian (born 15 January 1956) is a Norwegian playwright, film director and novelist. She made her literary début in 1988 with the collection ''Tre skuespill'', for which she was awarded the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. In 1995 she was awarded with the Nordic Children's Book Prize. Among her films are ''Bare skyer beveger stjernene'' from 1998, and ''Ikke naken, ikke kledt'' (engl. The Color of Milk) from 2000. Bibliography The titles are in Norwegian: *''Tre skuespill'' – play (1988) *''Den som beveger seg langsomt beveger seg'' – play (1989) *''Frida'' – ungdomsbok (1990) *''Frida – med hjertet i hånden'' – youth novel (1991), collection of the Frida books published in 2000 *''Lengtere'' – play (1994) *''Bare skyer beveger stjernene'' – youth novel (1994) *''Ikke naken ikke kledt'' – youth novel (2000) *''Adam den tredje i fjerde'' – children's book (2005) *''Undrene i vår familie'' – novel (2008) *''Alice Andersen'' – children's book (2014) *''Res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjørn Stordrange
Bjørn Stordrange (born 13 January 1956 in Flekkefjord) is a Norwegian jurist and politician for the Conservative Party. His father Kolbjørn Stordrange was a member of parliament before him, representing the same party. Bjørn Stordrange served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder during the terms 1981–1985, 1985–1989 and 1989–1993. From 1981 to 1983 he served as a regular representative, covering for Tore Austad who was a member of the first cabinet Willoch. Outside politics Stordrange graduated as cand.jur. in 1982. He served his military service at the elite Russian language program of the Norwegian Armed Forces. At the University of Oslo he was hired as researcher in 1983 and associate professor (''førsteamanuensis'') in 1986. He took the doctorate degree in 1988, and was appointed district stipendiary magistrate (''sorenskriver'') in Flekkefjord from 1988 to 1992. He was assistant professor (''professor II'') at the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorhild Widvey
Thorhild Widvey (born 9 January 1956) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party who served as Minister of Culture from 2013 to 2015, and Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 2004 to 2005. Political career Local politics On the local level Widvey was a member of Karmøy municipal council from 1979 to 1989, the last six years in the executive committee. Parliament She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1989, and was re-elected on one occasion. She had previously served as a deputy representative to the during the term 1985–1989. Bondevik cabinet From 2002 to 2003, during the second cabinet Bondevik, Widvey was appointed State Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries. From 2003 to 2004 she held the same position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2004 she was appointed Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, an office she left, along with the rest of the second cabinet Bondevik, after their 2005 election defeat. Solberg cabinet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjarne Berntsen
Bjarne Berntsen (born 21 December 1956) is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is the elder brother of fellow football coach Alf Ingve Berntsen. Playing career Bjarne Berntsen began his football career at local club Figgjo IL. He signed for Norwegian top division club Viking in 1977, and stayed there until 1982. During this period he played 33 matches for the Norway national football team, including the famous September 1981 win over England where he played at the right back position. Early manager years After retiring as a player, Berntsen coached Figgjo, Bryne and Viking. Between 1986 and 1987, Berntsen was also the assistant coach of the Norwegian national team. He won the Norwegian cup with Bryne in 1987, still only 30 years old. Viking club director Between 1999 and 2004, Berntsen was the Director of Viking. After Viking manager Kjell Inge Olsen resigned on 13 April 2004, he took over as caretaker manager until 12 July 2004, when the club signed Roy Hodgson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maj Britt Andersen (11097024976)
Maj Britt Andersen (born 15 November 1956) is a Norwegian singer. Biography She was born in Østre Toten and is a sister of Inger Lise Rypdal. Her album ''Folk er rare'' from 1986 earned her Spellemannprisen. She was singing in the soul group Chipahua in the 1980s. She has also issued albums with texts by Alf Prøysen (''Kjærtegn'' from 1992 and ''Dørstokken heme'' from 2004). Andersen has also been a member of Asker municipal council for one term, representing a local party. Since 1983 she has been married to the bassist and music producer Geir Holmsen. Honors *2015: Spellemannprisen in the Children's Music category, for the album ''Væla Omkring'' Discography Solo albums *1975: ''Et Lite Under'' (Nett Records) *1978: ''Det Svinger I Meg'' (CBS Records) *1986: ''Folk Er Rare!'' (Barneselskapet) *1987: ''Tida Går Så Altfor Fort'' (Barneselskapet) *1987: ''Folk Er Rare! 2!'' (Slager Records) *1990: ''Tamme Erter Og Villbringebær'' (Norsk Plateproduksjon AS) *19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bjørgulv Braanen (174850)
Bjørgulv Braanen (born 14 November 1956) was editor-in-chief of the Norwegian daily newspaper ''Klassekampen'' until 2018, when he was succeeded by Mari Skurdal. Career Braanen is educated as a welder in addition to have studied history at university. He is former chairman of Red Youth and journalist in ''Klassekampen'' (1984–1990) and ''Dagens Næringsliv ''Dagens Næringsliv'' (Norwegian for "Today's Business"), commonly known as ''DN'', is a Norwegian newspaper specializing in business news. , it is the third-largest newspaper in Norway. Editor-in-chief is Janne Johannessen, who was appointed i ...'' (1990–2000). In 2000 he returned to ''Klassekampen'', where he was editor-in-chief from 2002 to 2018, and thereafter political editor. References 1956 births Living people Norwegian newspaper editors Klassekampen people Dagens Næringsliv people Klassekampen editors {{Editor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anette Olsen På Sentralbanksjefens årstale 2018 (191818)
Anette Ingegerd Olsson (born 21 June 1971), known by the stage name Anette Olzon, is a Swedish singer, best known as the former lead vocalist of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish from 2007 to 2012. She is also the vocalist of Swedish classic rock band Alyson Avenue, and of the Finnish heavy metal band The Dark Element. Early life Olzon was raised in a musical family and has been singing since childhood. Her mother also forced her to play the oboe for eight years. She toured with her mother's band and sang with them on some occasions. Later, she started to take part in various talent shows and received laudable recognition. The first band she joined at seventeen years of age (Take Cover) was a cover band. However, it was short-lived as she took part in several bands and projects. At 21, she played the leading role in the rock opera/musical "Gränsland" in Helsingborg. After that she got into the Balettakademien in Gothenburg. She sang in choirs, did studio work for various p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stein Erik Hagen, Chairman Of The Board
Stein is a German, Yiddish and Norwegian word meaning "stone" and "pip" or "kernel". It stems from the same Germanic root as the English word stone. It may refer to: Places In Austria * Stein, a neighbourhood of Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria * Stein, Styria, a municipality in the district of Fürstenfeld, Styria * Stein (Lassing), a village in the district of Liezen, Styria * Stein an der Enns, a village in the district of Liezen, Styria In Canada * Stein River, a tributary of the Fraser River, from the Nlaka'pamux language ''Stagyn'', meaning "hidden place" **Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, a British Columbia provincial park comprising the basin of that river ** Stein Mountain, a mountain in the Lillooet Ranges named for the river ** Stein Lake, a lake in the upper reaches of the Stein River basin In Germany * Stein, Bavaria, a town in the district of Fürth, Bavaria * Stein, Schleswig-Holstein, a municipality in the district of Plön, Schleswig-Holstein * Stein ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingvar Ambjørnsen
Ingvar Even Ambjørnsen-Haefs (born 20 May 1956) is a Norwegian writer. He is best known for his "Elling" tetralogy: ''Utsikt til paradiset'' (1993), ''Fugledansen'' (1995), ''Brødre i blodet'' (1996), and ''Elsk meg i morgen'' (1999). ''Brødre i blodet'' ("Blood brothers") was turned into a successful movie, entitled ''Elling'', which received an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Film category in 2001. The English translation of the novel is called ''Beyond the Great Indoors''. Born in Tønsberg and raised in Larvik, his semi-autobiographical debut novel ''23-salen'' ("The 23rd Row"), criticized mental health care in Norway. All of his novels take the side of the outsider, including his break-through novel ''Hvite Niggere'' ("White Niggers", 1986). The novel is about a young man who leads a life somewhat on the edges of normal society. He is also known for his series for young people " Pelle og Proffen" which focuses on two teenage detectives who get involved in many myste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
