1940s
- 1940 April-13 - The British occupation of the Faroe Islands starts (lasting until 1945).
- 1940 April Flag of the Faroe Islands officially recognized (by the British government).
- 1946 September A public election on either a proposal of self-government or independence results in a small majority for independence.
- 1948 April The home rule act comes into power giving the Faroes a degree of autonomy.
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