1939 in Norway - Events

Events

  • 17 May - Sweden, Norway, and Finland refuse Germany's offer of non-aggression pacts.
  • 1 June - Oslo Airport, Fornebu is opened.
  • 1 June - Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik is officially opened.
  • 1 September - Norway, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland declare their neutrality.

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