What happened on 24 October 1975 in Iceland?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Many women stopped work for a day and held a large rally in Reykjavík
- Step 1: The year was the UN International Women's Year. Step 2. On that day women went on strike, and a large rally was held in Reykjavík. Answer: Many women stopped work for a day and held a large rally in Reykjavík. Why not the others: Women voted before 1975, Vigdís was elected in 1980, and the Cod Wars ended in 1976.
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