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Jan 1, 860
Naddod's discovery
Naddod Was trying to sail to the Faroe Islands, but he drifted off course and landed on in island while it was snowing, which is why he named it Snæland (Snowland)) -
Nov 13, 870
Current Name
When Hrafna-Flóki (The first Scandinavian to deliberatly sail to iceland) climbed a mountain in Vatnsfjörður he spotted drift ice in a fjord that inspired the name of the country, Ísland (Iceland) -
Jan 1, 930
Commonwealth
Commonwealth was formed with the establishment of the Icelandic parliment. It has Legeslative and judicial power, but no executive power. -
Jan 1, 1264
Norway takes control
After many attempts, Norway finally took control of Iceland, ending a civil war between settlers. -
Jan 1, 1402
The Black death Hits iceland
The Black Death finally made its way to iceland, wiping out almost half of their population. -
Women Rights
Women finally gain the right to vote. -
Volcanic Eruption
A massive volcanic eruption on Heimaey forms Eldfell (fire mountain). Lava flows for sixth months. -
First Woman President
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes Iceland's president. She is the first woman ever elected president of a republic. -
Whaling?
The country ends its 21-year ban on commercial whaling. -
Volcano erupts
Eyjafjallajokull erupts, stopping transportaion by air for months.