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2004 in Norway

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Events in the year 2004 in Norway.

Incumbents

Events

January

  • 1 January – Innovation Norway is established, replacing four Norwegian governmental organisations.
  • 19 January – The freighter MS Rocknes capsizes in Vatlestraumen. 18 people die.

February

March

  • 26 March – Norsk Hydro's fertilizer business was spun off as a separately stock-listed company under the name of Yara International.
  • 4 April – NOKAS robbery: the NOKAS teller central in Stavanger was robbed. The outcome of the robbery was approximately NOK 57,4 million (approx. US$9.3 million), making it the largest robbery in Norwegian history. A policeman was shot and killed during the robbery.

April

May

June

July

  • July – Leona Johansson and Tommy Hol Ellingsen, the founders of environmental organization Fuck for Forest, had intercourse on stage at the Quart Festival during the performance by Kristopher Schau and his band, The Cumshots to raise awareness for the deforestation issue, resulting in a fine for the organization.

August

September

October

November

December

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Music

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Kurt Nilsen wins the World Idol competition on 1 January.

Sports

Film

Literature

Television

Notable births

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Princess Ingrid Alexandra with her father on 17 May 2007

Notable deaths

Full date unknown

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See also

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