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1938 In Norway
Events in the year 1938 in Norway. Incumbents * List of Norwegian monarchs, Monarch – Haakon VII. * Heads of government of Norway, Prime Minister – Johan Nygaardsvold (Norwegian Labour Party, Labour Party) Events * 14 January – Norway claims Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. * 20 November – Maud of Wales, Queen Maud of Norway dies * Construction starts on Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik Undated *The Norwegian Mining Museum is established. Popular culture Sports Music Film Literature d’Aulaires’ Book of Norwegian Folktales - first printed in 1938 Notable births January *2 January – Hans Herbjørnsrud, short story writer. *9 January – Agnar Sandmo, economist and professor (died 2019). *10 January – Thor Bjarne Bore, newspaper editor and politician (died 2019). *13 January – Kåre Rønnes, soccer player and coach *16 January – Helga Hernes, political scientist, diplomat and politician. *18 January – Rolf Ketil Bjørn, businessperson and politician (d ... [...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] |
