Iceland Celebrates Republic Founding with June 17 Festivities

Iceland is commemorating the founding of its Republic with widespread June 17 celebrations across the country. Numerous festive events are being held to mark the national holiday.

17 Jun, 09:30 — 17 Jun, 09:30

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Iceland Commemorates Founding of the Republic with June 17 Celebrations

Iceland is celebrating Independence Day today, June 17, with events taking place across the country to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Iceland in 1944. The date commemorates the moment Iceland formally ended its union with Denmark and became an independent republic following a national referendum. June 17 was chosen in… The post Iceland Commemorates Founding of the Republic with June 17 Celebrations appeared first on Iceland Review.

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