aug 1, 1905 - Norway/Sweden

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1905 Jul 7 Norway's parliament proclaims the end of the country's union with Sweden.

1905 Oct 26 Sweden's Social Democrats have favored freedom for their Norwegian "brothers" from forced unity with Sweden. Sweden's conservative enthusiasts for national grandeur have wanted to discourage independence by sending a force against the Norwegians. The Social Democrats prevail. There will be no war. Sweden formally recognizes the dissolution of its union with Norway.

1905 Nov 18 Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway.

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