Complete the sentence about Icelandic language with the correct year: Since ______, on 16 November each year, the birthday of 19th-century poet Jónas Hallgrímsson is celebrated as Icelandic Language Day.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1995
From 1995, on 16 November each year, the birthday of the 19th-century poet Jónas Hallgrímsson is marked.
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