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17th June is the independance day of Iceland. independance day is the major annual event in Iceland. Here independance day is celebrated by processions, dancing in the streets, in the parks and at the schools. On 17th June, 1944 Iceland gained full freedom from Denmark.

As it was the Birthday of Jon Sigurosson 17th June was also chosen as the independance day of iceland. The major figure of the culture of Iceland was Jón Sigurðsson. He was the leader of 19th century's Independent Movement in Iceland.

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Iceland became a republic, after being an independent state in the Kingdom of Denmark, on 17th June 1944.

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Iceland voted for independence from Denmark in 1944.

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Iceland became independent from its colonists in December 1, 1918.

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June 17th 1944

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17.06.1944

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