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Incumbents
- Monarch - Olav V of NorwayOlav V of NorwayOlav V was the king of Norway from 1957 until his death. A member of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, Olav was born in the United Kingdom as the son of King Haakon VII of Norway and Queen Maud of Norway...
- Prime MinisterHeads of government of NorwayThis is a list of heads of government of Norway, who held, inter alia, offices and titles such as steward , viceroy , first minister and prime minister ....
- Trygve BratteliTrygve Bratteliwas a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party and Prime Minister of Norway in 1971–1972 and 1973–1976.-Early life and career:...
(Labour PartyNorwegian Labour PartyThe Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
) until 17 October, Lars KorvaldLars Korvaldwas a Norwegian politician from the Christian Democratic Party. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1972 to 1973, leading the cabinet that took over when Trygve Bratteli resigned in the wake of the first referendum over Norway's membership in the European Economic Community.-Early life and...
(Christian Democratic Party)
Events
- 15 June - The Norwegian pension age is lowered to 67.
- 16 July - Divers discover the wreck of the Dutch merchant ship Akerendam which sank near the island RundeRundeRunde is an island in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The island has a population of about 90 people, and it's connected by the Runde Bridge to the island of Remøya to the south....
in 1725 during its maiden voyage killing the entire ship's crew of 200 people. A large gold and silver treasure was also discovered aboard the ship. - 25 September - Norwegian European Communities membership referendum where a 53.5 majority says "No" to joining the European Community
- The cabinet of Trygve BratteliTrygve Bratteliwas a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party and Prime Minister of Norway in 1971–1972 and 1973–1976.-Early life and career:...
resigns as a direct result of the referendum - 18 October - Lars KorvaldLars Korvaldwas a Norwegian politician from the Christian Democratic Party. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1972 to 1973, leading the cabinet that took over when Trygve Bratteli resigned in the wake of the first referendum over Norway's membership in the European Economic Community.-Early life and...
becomes Prime Minister of NorwayPrime Minister of NorwayThe Prime Minister of Norway is the political leader of Norway and the Head of His Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Stortinget , to their political party, and ultimately the... - 18 October – Korvald's Cabinet was appointed.
- 23 December – Braathens SAFE Flight 239 crashes in AskerAskerAsker is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Viken traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Asker. The municipality is a suburb of Oslo, the national capital...
upon landing at FornebuFornebuFornebu is a peninsular area in the suburban municipality of Bærum in Norway, bordering western parts of Oslo.Oslo Airport, Fornebu served as the main airport for Oslo and the country since before WWII and until the evening of October 7, 1998, when it was closed down...
airport, OsloOsloOslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Norway, killing 40 of 45 people on board. - The Norwegian Ministry of the EnvironmentNorwegian Ministry of the EnvironmentThe Royal Norwegian Ministry of the Environment is a Norwegian ministry established in 1972. The ministry is responsible for environmental issues in Norway. It is led by the Minister of the Environment, Erik Solheim...
is established - Molde Airport, ÅrøMolde Airport, ÅrøMolde Airport, Årø is located in the city of Molde in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It serves Molde and the surrounding district of Romsdal. The airport sits about east of the city. After opening in 1972, services have been mainly to Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim...
is opened for traffic - The Rock carvings at AltaRock carvings at AltaThe Rock art of Alta are located in and around the municipality of Alta in the county of Finnmark in northern Norway. Since the first carvings were discovered in 1972, more than 6000 carvings have been found on several sites around Alta...
are discovered - Tripp TrappTripp TrappTripp Trapp is an adjustable wooden high chair for children. It was developed by the Norwegian furniture designer Peter Opsvik for the company Stokke AS. Launched in 1972, over time it became a best-selling item...
, the original Norwegian designed adjustable wooden high chair for children, launched and soon became a best selling item in Norway
Notable births
- 25 January - Anita ØstbyAnita ØstbyAnita Østby was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.She served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the terms 2005–2009.-References:...
, politician - 23 April - Barbro-Lill Hætta-JacobsenBarbro-Lill Hætta-JacobsenBarbro Lill Hætta-Jacobsen is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.During the cabinet Jagland, she was appointed political advisor in the Ministry of Local Government....
, politician - 4 May - Ståle Schumacher, software engineer
- 16 June - Synnøve KonglevollSynnøve KonglevollSynnøve Konglevoll is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Troms in 1997, and was re-elected on one occasion....
, politician - 24 June - Mette GundersenMette GundersenMette Gundersen is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder during the term 2001–2005...
, politician - 28 June - Heikki HolmåsHeikki HolmåsHeikki Holmås is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party . He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oslo in 2001.He was the leader of Socialist Youth from 1996 to 1999.- Parliamentary Committee duties :...
, politician - 14 August - Torkel Engeness, first ever OlympicOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
flag bearer for KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan , officially the Kyrgyz Republic is one of the world's six independent Turkic states . Located in Central Asia, landlocked and mountainous, Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the east...
, despite being a Norwegian citizen and having no connection to Kyrgyzstan - 18 August - B. Andreas Bull-HansenB. Andreas Bull-HansenBjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen is a Norwegian writer, hypnotherapist and champion powerlifter.Born in Oslo, Bull-Hansen decided to become a writer when an automobile accident on December 22, 1995 left him injured and unable to continue education towards an economics Master's degree...
, fantasy writer and former championship powerlifter - 30 September - Ari BehnAri BehnAri Mikael Behn is a Norwegian author, and is best known as the husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. He has written two novels, a collection of short stories and a book about his wedding...
, author
Notable deaths
- 5 January - Olav MidttunOlav MidttunOlav Midttun was a Norwegian philologist, biographer, magazine editor, and the first national program director of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation ....
, philologist, biographer and magazine editor (b.18831883 in Norway-January to March:*10 January - Kristian Arvesen, farmer and politician*21 January - Olav Aukrust, poet and teacher *27 January - Hans Ingvald Hansen Ratvik, politician *10 February - Gunnar Jahn, jurist, economist and politician...
) - 6 January - Hans Mikal SolsemHans Mikal SolsemHans Mikal Solsem was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the terms 1950–1953, 1954–1957, 1958–1961, 1961–1965 and 1965–1969...
, politician (b.19121912 in Norway-Incumbents:*King of Norway - Haakon VII of Norway*Prime Minister of Norway - Jens Bratlie-Events:*7 March - Roald Amundsen announces his success in reaching the South Pole*Norsk Hydro establishes artificial fertilizer production at Glomfjord in Nordland...
) - 3 February - Sverre GrønerSverre GrønerSverre Grøner was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.As a member of the Norwegian team, he won the silver medal in the gymnastics team event in 1908.-External links:*...
, gymnast and Olympic silver medallist (b.18901890 in Norway-January to June:*18 March - Gunnar Andersen, international soccer player and ski jumper *26 April - Arne Gjedrem, politician *11 May - Helge Løvland, decathlete and Olympic gold medallist *14 May - Olaf Johannessen, rifle shooter...
) - 3 March - Oskar SlaaenOskar SlaaenOskar Slaaen was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Telemark during the term 1965–1969.-References:...
, politician (b.19071907 in Norway-Incumbents:*King of Norway - Haakon VII of Norway*Prime Minister of Norway - Christian Michelsen-Events:* June 14 – Norway adopts female suffrage.* Norsk Hydro, having been founded in 1905, opens up its first plant at Notodden....
) - 29 March - Reidar Magnus AamoReidar Magnus AamoReidar Magnus Aamo was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Os.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1950, and was re-elected on three occasions...
, politician (b.18981898 in Norway-Incumbents:*Prime Minister of Norway: Francis Hagerup , replaced by:*Prime Minister of Norway: Johannes Steen-Arts and literature:*Olaus Alvestad publishes the songbook Norsk Songbok for Ungdomsskular og Ungdomslag-Notable births:...
) - 4 April - Haldis TjernsbergHaldis TjernsbergHaldis Tjernsberg was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She was born in Sande.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1961, and was re-elected on one occasion. She had previously served as a deputy representative in the periods 1954–1957 and 1957–1961...
, politician (b.19031903 in Norway-Incumbents:*Prime Minister of Norway: Otto Blehr, succeeded by:*Prime Minister of Norway: Francis Hagerup-Events:* 7 April - Fredrikstad Football Club is founded...
) - 7 April - Mons Arntsen LøvsetMons Arntsen LøvsetMons Arntsen Løvset is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Byneset.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1950, and was re-elected on two occasions....
, politician (b.18911891 in Norway-Events:* The 1891 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*8 January - Hans Gabrielsen, county governor of Finnmark and Oppland *10 January - Sig Haugdahl, motor racing driver in America...
) - 11 April - Reidar ØdegaardReidar ØdegaardReidar Ødegaard was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1920s. He won a bronze in the 18 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz....
, cross country skier and Olympic bronze medallist (b.19011901 in Norway-January to March:*9 January - Bjarne Lyngstad, politician and Minister *16 January - Narve Bonna, ski jumper and Olympic silver medallist *16 January - Hans Karolus Ommedal, politician *26 January - Alf Konningen, alpine skier...
) - 22 April - Isak AbrahamsenIsak AbrahamsenIsak Abrahamsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.-External links:*...
, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (b.18911891 in Norway-Events:* The 1891 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*8 January - Hans Gabrielsen, county governor of Finnmark and Oppland *10 January - Sig Haugdahl, motor racing driver in America...
) - 18 May - Gunnar ThoresenGunnar Thoresen (bobsleigh)Gunnar Thoresen was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of tenth in the four-man event at Oslo in 1952.-References:****...
, bobsledder (b.19211921 in Norway-Events:* 6 May - A general strike begins in Norway.* 17 September - the Dovre Line was opened.* 18 September - Nidareid train disaster on the Trondhjem-Størenbanen railway line...
) - 7 June - Bjarne Eilif ThorvikBjarne Eilif ThorvikBjarne Eilif Thorvik was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold during the terms 1954–1957 and 1958–1961.-References:...
, politician (b.19081908 in Norway-Sport:*26 September - SK Brann football club is founded.*Football Association of Norway joins FIFA.-January to March:*3 February - Ragna Johanne Forsberg, politician *3 February - Oddbjørn Hagen, skier, Olympic gold medallist and World Champion...
) - 13 June - Per Severin HjermannPer Severin HjermannPer Severin Hjermann was a Norwegian politician for the Farmer's Party.He was born in Lærdal.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane in 1954, and was re-elected on one occasion....
, politician (b.18911891 in Norway-Events:* The 1891 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*8 January - Hans Gabrielsen, county governor of Finnmark and Oppland *10 January - Sig Haugdahl, motor racing driver in America...
) - 16 July - Knut Severin Jakobsen VikKnut Severin Jakobsen VikKnut Severin Jakobsen Vik was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1954, and was re-elected on one occasion. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1950–1953...
, politician (b.18921892 in Norway-Events:* 31 January - The Holmenkollen ski jump opens.-Notable births:*5 January - John Johnsen, swimmer *1 February - Eugen Johansen, horse rider and Olympic silver medallist...
) - 17 July - Oscar EngelstadOscar EngelstadOscar Engelstad was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Norwegian gymnastics team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, Swedish system event....
, gymnast and Olympic bronze medallist (b.18821882 in Norway-Events:* The 1882 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to June:*25 January - Conrad Christensen, gymnast and Olympic bronze medallist *5 February - Karl Ouren, Norwegian-American artist...
) - 30 July - Arne SundeArne SundeArne Toralf Sunde was a Norwegian politician, Olympic shooter and army officer. He is best known for his participation in the 1940 Norwegian Campaign, his participation in Nygaardsvold's Cabinet during its 1940–1945 exile in London and three years as an United Nations ambassador...
, politician, Olympic shooter, army officer and diplomat (b.18831883 in Norway-January to March:*10 January - Kristian Arvesen, farmer and politician*21 January - Olav Aukrust, poet and teacher *27 January - Hans Ingvald Hansen Ratvik, politician *10 February - Gunnar Jahn, jurist, economist and politician...
) - 1 September - Tor LundTor LundTor Lund was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. He was born and died in Bergen, and represented Bergens TF.-References:...
, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (b.18881888 in Norway-Events:*In the Norwegian parliamentary election the Conservative Party of Norway wins the most seats-Notable births:*7 January - Thorstein Johansen, rifle shooter and Olympic gold medallist *12 January - Jon Andrå, politician...
) - 6 September - Terje WoldTerje WoldTerje Wold was a Norwegian judge and politician for the Labour Party.Terje Wold was born in Evenes. He graduated as cand.jur. in 1921. He worked as a jurist, becoming a Supreme Court Justice of Norway in 1950. From 1958 to 1969 he was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court...
, judge, politician and Minister (b.18991899 in Norway-Events:*27 June - The paperclip is patented by Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian inventor.-Notable births:*25 January - Peder Holt, politician *25 January - Rolf Jacobsen, boxer *3 February - Olaf Aarvold, priest and politician...
) - 14 September - Oddmund MyklebustOddmund MyklebustOddmund Myklebust was a Norwegian fisher and politician for the Centre Party.He was born in Sandøy.In 1965 he was appointed Minister of Fisheries in the centre-right cabinet Borten...
, politician and Minister (b.19151915 in Norway-Events:* The 1915 Parliamentary election takes place.-Notable births:*16 January - Aase Bjerkholt, politician*19 January - Håkon Kyllingmark, politician and Minister *25 January - Sverre L...
) - 18 September - Gunvald EngelstadGunvald EngelstadGunvald Engelstad was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Øksendal. After working on a farm from 1915 to 1916, he took a smith's education from 1917 to 1920. He worked as a smith from 1920; at Follafoss Tresliperi from 1925. He was involved in the local trade unions, and was...
, politician (b.19001900 in Norway-Events:* 17 February - The Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food is established* 21 November – the Norwegian Employers' Association was founded.* 3 December – Population Census: There were 2,239,881 inhabitants in Norway....
) - 22 September - Olaf SolumsmoenOlaf SolumsmoenOlaf Solumsmoen was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Sigdal, and decided to be a stenographer. He was hired in the Labour Party newspaper Fremtiden in Drammen, where he also was involved in local politics. He eventually left stenography to become a...
, newspaper editor and politician (b.18961896 in Norway-Events:* 11 July – Noregs Ungdomslag was founded.-January to March:*2 February - Einar Ræder, long jumper *5 February - Paul Tjøstolsen Sunde, politician...
) - 28 September - Ole BaeOle BaeOle Bae was a Norwegian civil servant.He was born in Bremnes as a son of teacher Jakob Bae and Anna Fladvad . He took commerce school in 1921, and worked his entire career in county administration...
, civil servant (b.19021902 in Norway-Incumbents:*Prime Minister of Norway: Johannes Steen, succeeded by:*Prime Minister of Norway: Otto Blehr-Notable births:*15 January - Olaug Hay, politician *24 January - Sigurd Lund Hamran, politician...
) - 8 October - Karl Johan FjermerosKarl Johan FjermerosKarl Johan Fjermeros was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was born in Høvåg.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1945, but was not re-elected in 1949....
, politician (b.18851885 in Norway-Events:*Norwegian parliamentary election is won by the Liberal Party of Norway.-January to March:*8 January - Anders Hove, politician *8 January - Anders Tjøstolvsen Noddeland, politician...
) - 11 October - Nils FixdalNils FixdalNils Fixdal was a Norwegian athlete who specialized in long jump and triple jump. He represented Haugesund IL....
, athlete (b.18891889 in Norway-Incumbents:*King of Norway - Oscar II, King of Sweden and Norway*Prime Minister of Norway: Johan Sverdrup, succeeded by*Prime Minister of Norway: Emil Stang-Notable births:*20 January - Tryggve Gran, aviator, explorer and author...
) - 19 October - Jacob Christie KiellandJacob Christie Kielland-Personal life:He was born in Bergen to architect Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland and his wife Anna Magdalena Cathrine , née Christie. His grandfather was priest and politician Jacob Kielland, and through him, Jacob Christie Kielland was the grandnephew of painter Kitty Lange Kielland and novelist...
, architect (b.18971897 in Norway-Events:* The 1897 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*2 January - Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, sailor and Olympic silver medallist *8 January - Theodore Theodorsen, Norwegian-American aerodynamicist...
) - October - Reidar Rye HauganReidar Rye HauganReidar Rye Haugan was an American newspaper editor and publisher.-Background:Reidar Rye Haugan was born the youngest of eight children born in Trondheim, Norway. Together with his mother and sister, Haugan immigrated to the United States at 21 years of age, arriving in New York City on April 3,...
, newspaper publisher in America (b.18931893 in Norway-Arts and literature:*The Norwegian Authors' Union is established.*Edvard Munch paints "The Scream"-January to March:*6 January - Olaf Bjerke, trade unionist and politician...
) - 11 November - Guri JohannessenGuri JohannessenGuri Johannessen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She was born in Hol.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud in 1958, and was re-elected on three occasions...
, politician (b.19111911 in Norway-Events:*14 December - Roald Amundsen's Norwegian expedition becomes the first to reach the South Pole.*Norsk Hydro's second plant opens at Rjukan, four years after its first plant at Notodden.-January to March:*1 January - Håkon Melberg, linguist...
) - 1 December - Harald Houge TorpHarald Houge TorpHarald Houge Torp was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from the Market towns of Sør-Trøndelag and Nord-Trøndelag counties in 1937, was not re-elected in 1945 but returend for one term in 1954.Torp was a member of the executive committee...
, politician (b.18901890 in Norway-January to June:*18 March - Gunnar Andersen, international soccer player and ski jumper *26 April - Arne Gjedrem, politician *11 May - Helge Løvland, decathlete and Olympic gold medallist *14 May - Olaf Johannessen, rifle shooter...
) - 12 December - Rasmus BirkelandRasmus BirkelandRasmus Ingvald Birkelund was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
, sailor and Olympic gold medallist (b.18881888 in Norway-Events:*In the Norwegian parliamentary election the Conservative Party of Norway wins the most seats-Notable births:*7 January - Thorstein Johansen, rifle shooter and Olympic gold medallist *12 January - Jon Andrå, politician...
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- Arne KildalArne KildalArne Kildal was a Norwegian author, librarian and civil servant.-Background:Arne Kildal was born in Kristiania, the son of politician Birger Kildal. He finished his secondary education in 1903, and took the cand.philol. degree before traveling to the United States to train as a librarian...
, librarian and civil servant (b.18851885 in Norway-Events:*Norwegian parliamentary election is won by the Liberal Party of Norway.-January to March:*8 January - Anders Hove, politician *8 January - Anders Tjøstolvsen Noddeland, politician...
) - Petter MartinsenPetter MartinsenPetter Martinsen was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.-External links:*...
, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (b.18871887 in Norway-Events:* 21 August - The Norwegian Labour Party was established.-January to March:*7 January - Ingvald Tøndel, politician *17 January - Ola Raknes, psychoanalyst and philologist...
) - Gunnar SchjelderupGunnar Schjelderup-Personal life:He was born in Christiania, and was the brother of judge Ferdinand Schjelderup. He was a son of Thorleif Frederik Schjelderup, nephew of Bredo Henrik von Munthe af Morgenstierne and uncle of ski jumper Thorleif Schjelderup.-Career:...
, businessperson (b.18951895 in Norway-Incumbents:*Prime Minister of Norway: Emil Stang, succeeded by*Prime Minister of Norway: Francis Hagerup -January to March:*28 January - Johannes Pettersen Løkke, politician *23 February - Toralv Kollin Markussen, politician...
) - Jon SundbyJon SundbyJon Sundby, born 8. June 1883 in Vestby, died 14. December in 1972 in Vestby, was a Norwegian farmer, politician and a council of state, and he had central positions of trust within agricultural economic organizations.- Personal life :...
, politician and Minister (b.18831883 in Norway-January to March:*10 January - Kristian Arvesen, farmer and politician*21 January - Olav Aukrust, poet and teacher *27 January - Hans Ingvald Hansen Ratvik, politician *10 February - Gunnar Jahn, jurist, economist and politician...
) - Helge ThiisHelge ThiisHelge Thiis was a Norwegian architect. He is most noted for being the cathedral architect at Nidaros Cathedral. -Background:...
, architect and art critic (b.18971897 in Norway-Events:* The 1897 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*2 January - Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, sailor and Olympic silver medallist *8 January - Theodore Theodorsen, Norwegian-American aerodynamicist...
) - Jørgen VogtJørgen VogtJørgen Herman Vogt was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician representing the Communist Party. He edited the newspapers Ny Tid and Friheten, served four terms in Trondheim city council and one term in the Norwegian Parliament.-Personal life:He was born in Kristiania as the son of professor...
, newspaper editor and politician (b.19001900 in Norway-Events:* 17 February - The Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food is established* 21 November – the Norwegian Employers' Association was founded.* 3 December – Population Census: There were 2,239,881 inhabitants in Norway....
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