Lillehammer

Lillehammer is a town and municipality in the county of Oppland, Norway.

History

The area has been settled since the Norwegian iron age. It is mentioned as a site for council in 1390, had a lively market by the 1800s, and obtained rights as a merchant city on August 7, 1827, at which point there were 50 registered residents within its boundaries.

Related Topics:
1390 - 1800s - August 7 - 1827

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Lillehammer was the site of the Lillehammer affair in 1973 where operatives of the Israeli Mossad shot and killed a Moroccan waiter they mistakenly thought was involved in the Munich Massacre.

Related Topics:
Lillehammer affair - 1973 - Israeli - Mossad - Munich Massacre

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Lillehammer was host city of the 1994 Winter Olympic Games. It is known for being a predictable venue for winter sporting events.

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