1985 in Iceland

none 1985 The following lists events that happened in 1985 in Iceland. Incumbents President – Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Prime Minister – Steingrímur Hermannsson Events January 1 - Iceland joins the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).Tipsfu 2023-05-27 1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ 2023-05-27 TipsFu en-US January 1 - Law on tobacco control comes into force Iceland https://hpfhub.info/using-health-promotion-funding/what-is-the-impact-of-a-dedicated-fund/iceland/ 2024-03-08 Health Promotion Fund Resource Hub en-GB January 26 - The volcano Hekla erupts, causing significant ash fall and disrupting air traffic.Tipsfu 2023-05-27 1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ 2023-05-27 TipsFu en-US April 3 - The Icelandic parliament, Althing, passed a law establishing the University of Akureyri. May 9 - The first direct commercial flights between Iceland and the United States began, operated by Icelandair. June 15 - The first Gay Pride parade takes place in Reykjavík, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Iceland. August 24 - Iceland holds a parliamentary election, resulting in a victory for the Independence Party, led by Steingrímur Hermannsson. 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. 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. 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. 1985 — Iceland experienced high inflation, averaging approximately 31.8%, amid ongoing economic adjustments and wage negotiations.Inflation rates in 1985 https://www.global-rates.com/en/inflation/historical/1985/ live global-rates.com 1985 — Iceland implemented economic stabilization policies aimed at reducing inflation and addressing external debt concerns.ECONOMIC SURVEYS 1984/1985 https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/1985/01/oecd-economic-surveys-iceland-1985_g1g170ad/eco_surveys-isl-1985-en.pdf live www.oecd.org Births thumb|right|100 px|Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir 24 April – Baldur Sigurðsson, footballer 27 April – Dóra Stefánsdóttir, footballer 16 May - Emilíana Torrini, singer-songwriterTipsfu 2023-05-27 1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ 2023-05-27 TipsFu en-US 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 guitaristTipsfu 2023-05-27 1985 In Iceland: Unveiling the Natural Wonders and Rich History https://www.tipsfu.com/1985-in-iceland-unveiling-the-natural-wonders-and-rich-history/ 2023-05-27 TipsFu en-US 5 October – Bergur Ingi Pétursson, hammer thrower.no https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200418122154/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/pe/bergur-petursson-1.html dead 18 April 2020 Bergur Pétursson 18 July 2016 28 October – Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir, javelin thrower.no https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200418005420/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/hj/asdis-hjalmsdottir-1.html dead 18 April 2020 Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir 18 July 2016 Deaths 26 February – Guðmundur G. Hagalín, writer (b. 1898) 26 April – Björn Jónsson, politician (b. 1916).https://www.althingi.is/altext/cv/is/?nfaerslunr=84 Björn Jónsson www.althingi.is Icelandic 17 June 2019 References 1985 Category:1980s in Iceland Iceland Iceland Category:Years of the 20th century in Iceland