The beer ban was a leftover from Iceland's prohibition era, which started in 1915 when the population voted in a referendum to outlaw all alcoholic drinks.
Icelanders will be hitting bars and pubs across the nation today to celebrate 30 years since the country ended its 74-year ban on beer.The alcoholic anomaly finally ended on March 1, 1989 - with the nationwide Beer Day created to celebrate its end.
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