On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president.

<p>On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes president of Iceland - August 1st, 1980

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