VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > j. The Scandinavian States > 2. Norway
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(See 1942, Feb. 1)
 
2. Norway
 
 
1945, June 26
 
The leader of the Labor Party, Einar Gerhardsen, formed the first postwar coalition government.  1
 
Sept. 10
 
Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling was sentenced to death and executed on Oct. 24.  2
 
Oct. 7
 
The first general elections since 1936 gave a majority to the Labor Party, and Einar Gerhardsen formed a Labor government.  3
 
 
 
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