1979 in Norway

← → Events in the year 1979 in Norway.

Bryggen and the Urnes stave church are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites .
Kari Mette Johansen , Olympic gold medalist in handball 2008 and 2012.
Torbjørn Ringdal Hansen
Tuva Moflag
Ole Morten Vågan
Isabel Blanco
Haddy N'jie
Ingrid Tørlen
Linda Grubben , world champion in biathlon .
Bernt Evensen , World Allround Speed Skating Champion 1927 and 1934.
Johan Borgen , winner of the Nordic Council Literature Prize .