1951 in Iceland

The following article details significant events that occurred in 1951 in Iceland, a year marked by notable political stability and cultural contributions.

Incumbents
During the year 1951, Iceland was led by:
 * President – Sveinn Björnsson, who continued to serve as the nation's head of state.
 * Prime Minister – Steingrímur Steinþórsson, overseeing the government's operations.

Events
In 1951, Iceland experienced various events that shaped its national and cultural landscape. However, detailed records and descriptions of specific events during this year remain sparse and require further expansion.

Births
Several notable Icelanders were born in 1951, contributing significantly to the nation's cultural and political spheres in later years:
 * 1 March – Kristinn Sigmundsson, a celebrated singer known for his bass performances.
 * 8 April – Geir Haarde, who later became a prominent politician and served as Prime Minister of Iceland.
 * 1 May – Álfheiður Ingadóttir, a respected politician who made significant contributions to Icelandic politics.
 * 18 July – Thorvaldur Gylfason, an influential economist with a focus on Iceland's economic development.

Full date missing

 * Karólína Eiríksdóttir, a distinguished composer known for her unique contributions to Icelandic music.

Deaths
The records of notable deaths in 1951 are incomplete and further research is needed to provide a comprehensive list.