feb 9, 1920 - Norway is Awarded Spitzbergen
Description:
In 1920, Norway was awarded Spitzbergen. It had had a dispute over the islands with Russia who also claimed them to be their own. However, with the vastly shrunken state of both Russian territory and political power, Russia was in no position to arguet he ruling.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 9, 1920
Now
~ 105 years ago