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1997 in Norway

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Events in the year 1997 in Norway.

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  • 18 January – The Norwegian explorer Børge Ousland became the first to complete an unassisted Antarctic solo crossing.
  • 4 June – Great Nordic Biker War: a car bomb destroyed the Bandidos motorcycle gang's Norwegian chapter headquarters in Drammen, killing Irene Astrid Bekkevold, who was passing by in her car when the bomb went off. The explosion caused widespread material damage in the area, including to the Drammens Is ice cream factory. The bombing had been planned by the Norwegian chapter of the rival Hells Angels motorcycle gang, seven members of which were eventually convicted and sentenced to prison terms from 5 to 16 years.[1]
  • 15 September – The 1997 Parliamentary election takes place. While Labour won a plurality of seats, they were unable to reach Jagland's 36,9% threshold, gaining 35% of the vote. As a result of this, the Labour government stepped down, being replaced by a centrist coalition of the Christian People's Party, Liberal Party and the Centre Party, with Kjell Magne Bondevik being appointed Prime Minister.
  • 17 October – Bondevik's First Cabinet was appointed.
  • 22 December – Værøy Municipality is struck by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.
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Awards

  • Sophie Prize - In 1997, Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder, renowned for his novel "Sophie's World," and his wife Siri Dannevig established the Sophie Prize. This international award, administered by the Oslo-based Sophie Foundation, aimed to inspire individuals and organizations working towards a sustainable future by recognizing outstanding efforts in environmental and sustainable development. The prize awarded recipients $100,000 annually.[3]

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Notable births

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Helene Gigstad Fauske
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Alisha Boe
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Alan Walker
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Viktor Hovland
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Notable deaths

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Henny Mürer
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Lars Bergendahl
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Harald Kihle
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Jan P. Syse
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Anne Stine Ingstad

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