On this day in 1905, Norway held a referendum which showed p..
Added 2024-11-12 10:00:04 +0000 UTCOn this day in 1905, Norway held a referendum which showed popular support for Norway's parliament (the Storting) to offer the crown of a newly independent Norway to a current Royal from another country; they eventually gave this to Prince Carl of Denmark, who took the new name King Haakon VII, and reigned as monarch from 1905 until his death in 1957; remaining a beloved figure through two World Wars.
