Notable Deaths
- 11 January - Hans Aanrud, author, poet and playwright (born 1863)
- 9 March - Ole Iversen, gymnast and Olympic silver medallist (born 1884)
- 2 April - Halfdan Hansen, sailor and Olympic gold medallist (born 1883)
- 18 June - Thomas Thorstensen, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (born 1880)
- 24 June - Jentoft Jensen, politician (born 1901)
- 12 July - Otto Olsen, rifle shooter and Olympic gold medallist (born 1884)
- 18 July - Ole Jensen Rong, politician (born 1885)
- 4 September - Magdalon Monsen, soccer player and Olympic bronze medallist (born 1910).
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