Events in the year 1969 in Norway.

Incumbents Monarch – Olav V. Prime Minister – Per Borten (Centre Party) Coalition government - Conservative Party, Liberal Party, Christian People's Party, and Centre Party

Events Citizens over 20 years old, with at least ten years of residency, are eligible to vote.

6 April – Railway accident occurs in Darbu, resulting in the deaths of 8 people. 7 September - The 1969 Parliamentary election begins. 8 September - The 1969 Parliamentary election ends. 8 September - The Labour Party remains the largest party in Norway, winning 74 of the 150 seats, and the coalition of right-of-centre parties win 76 seats and retain power. 24 December - Phillips Petroleum discovered the massive Ekofisk oil field, marking a significant milestone in Norway's petroleum industry. The Dissenter Act was abolished.

Popular culture

Sports Rosenborg BK won the 1969 1. divisjon (the top-tier football league). Strømsgodset IF won the Norwegian Football Cup, claiming their first title after a replay.

Music

Film

Literature Olav Nordrå, writer, is awarded the Riksmål Society Literature Prize.

Notable births January to March *24 February – Merita Berntsen, beach volleyball player. 28 February – Terje Søviknes, politician. 1 March – Kamilla Gamme, diver. 1 March – Kjersti Løken Stavrum, media executive. 27 March – John-Arne Røttingen, medical scientist, research administrator and civil servant.

April to June

1 May – Kjersti Ertresvaag Andersen, civil servant and diplomat. 4 May – Cathrine Grøndahl, poet. 15 May – Kari Baadstrand Sandnes, politician Carsten Thomassen, journalist killed in 2008 Kabul Serena Hotel attack (died 2008)Er en av de beste – utenriks – Dagbladet.no 21 May – Håkon Haugli, politician and business executive. 24 May – Erlend Loe, writer. 25 May – Ragnhild Kostøl, cyclist. 1 June – Siv Jensen, politician. 15 June – Linda Cerup-Simonsen (born as Linda Andersen), sailor. 18 June – Anne Marit Bjørnflaten, politician 24 June – Sissel Kyrkjebø, Soprano

July to September

14 July – Kristin Stoltenberg, newspaper editor and media executive. 8 August – Øyonn Groven Myhren, folk musician. 8 August – Roger Nilsen, footballer. 11 August – Atle Antonsen, comedian 31 August – Tore O. Sandvik, politician. 7 September – Jannicke Stålstrøm, windsurfer. 8 September – Lars Bohinen, footballer.

October to December

*2 October – Trine Skei Grande, politician 3 October – Ingeborg Hovland, footballer. 4 November – Ragnhild Jepsen, bishop. 4 November – Line Miriam Sandberg, politician. 6 November – Elin Floberghagen, journalist and organizational leader. 25 November – Kim Ofstad, drummer and composer 27 November – Sidsel Dalen, journalist and crime fiction writer. 28 November – Hanne Ørstavik, writer. 29 November – Anniken Huitfeldt, politician and Minister. 1 December – Ole Erik Almlid, newspaper editor and business executive. 3 December – Bjørn Kristoffer Bore, newspaper editor. 6 December – Trine Stenberg Tviberg, footballer.

Full date unknown Morten Øen, poet and author Gard Sveen, crime fiction writer.

Notable deaths

9 January – Erling Kristvik, educator (born 1882). 19 January – Lars Evensen, trade unionist and politician (born 1896) 22 January – Isak Larsson Flatabø, politician (born 1896) 12 February – Reid Sørlie, discus thrower (born 1909) 16 February – Eivind Stenersen Engelstad, archaeologist and art historian (born 1900) 24 February – Johan Bernhard Hjort, judge (born 1895) 22 March – Alf Lie, gymnast and Olympic gold medallist (born 1887) 11 April – Ludvig Irgens-Jensen, composer (born 1894) 8 May – Armand Carlsen, speed skater and world record holder (born 1905) 24 May – Fritz Skullerud, long-distance runner and station master (born 1885) 1 June – Ivar Ballangrud, speed skater and multiple Olympic gold medallist (born 1904) 2 June – Christen Christensen, pair skater (born 1904). 11 June – Knut Knutsson Steintjønndalen, Hardanger fiddle maker (born 1887) 21 June – Arne Rostad, politician (born 1894) 25 June – Olga Bjoner, organization leader and Nazi politician (born 1939). 15 July – Sverre Gjørwad, politician (born 1885) 17 July – Thoralf Glad, sailor and Olympic gold medallist (born 1878) 4 August – Marie Hamsun, actor and writer (born 1881) 18 August – Kristian Geelmuyden, politician (born 1875) 16 September – Tidemann Flaata Evensen, politician (born 1905) 26 September – Rikard Berge, folklorist (born 1881). 12 October – Sonja Henie, figure skater, three time Olympic gold medallist, World Champion and actress (born 1912) 18 October – Theodor Platou, brewer (born 1892). 12 November – Ragnhild Larsen, diver (born 1900) 25 November – Peder P. Næsheim, politician (born 1925) 8 December – Ole Singstad, civil engineer in America (born 1882) 11 December – Jens Gunderssen, singer, songwriter, actor, stage producer and theatre director (born 1912) 12 December – Sigurd Høgaas, politician (born 1892) 12 December – Bjarne Kjørberg, politician (born 1916) 15 December – Willy Røgeberg, rifle shooter and Olympic gold medallist (born 1905)

Full date unknown Friedrich Georg Nissen, civil servant (born 1887)

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