Complete the sentence about Ólafur Thors with the correct year: Although he did take a three-month hiatus from office in ______ during a sick leave where Bjarni Benediktsson served as acting prime minister.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1961
Although he did take a three-month break from office in 1961 during a sick leave when Bjarni stood in.
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