1969 in Norway
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Events
- Citizens over 20 years old, with at least ten years of residency, are eligible to vote.[2]
- 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.[3]
- The Dissenter Act was abolished.
Popular culture
Sports
- Rosenborg BK won the 1969 1. divisjon (the top-tier football league).[4]
- Strømsgodset IF won the Norwegian Football Cup, claiming their first title after a replay.[5]
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.[6]
- 28 February – Terje Søviknes, politician.[7]
- 1 March – Kamilla Gamme, diver.[8]
- 1 March – Kjersti Løken Stavrum, media executive.[9]
- 27 March – John-Arne Røttingen, medical scientist, research administrator and civil servant.[10]
April to June

- 1 May – Kjersti Ertresvaag Andersen, civil servant and diplomat.[11]
- 4 May – Cathrine Grøndahl, poet.[12]
- 15 May –
- Kari Baadstrand Sandnes, politician[13]
- Carsten Thomassen, journalist killed in 2008 Kabul Serena Hotel attack (died 2008)[14]
- 21 May – Håkon Haugli, politician and business executive.[15]
- 24 May – Erlend Loe, writer.[16]
- 25 May – Ragnhild Kostøl, cyclist.[17]
- 1 June – Siv Jensen, politician.[18]
- 15 June – Linda Cerup-Simonsen (born as Linda Andersen), sailor.[19]
- 18 June – Anne Marit Bjørnflaten, politician
- 24 June – Sissel Kyrkjebø, Soprano
July to September

- 14 July – Kristin Stoltenberg, newspaper editor and media executive.[20]
- 8 August – Øyonn Groven Myhren, folk musician.[21]
- 8 August – Roger Nilsen, footballer.[22]
- 11 August – Atle Antonsen, comedian
- 31 August – Tore O. Sandvik, politician.[23]
- 7 September – Jannicke Stålstrøm, windsurfer.[24]
- 8 September – Lars Bohinen, footballer.[25]
October to December


*2 October – Trine Skei Grande, politician
- 3 October – Ingeborg Hovland, footballer.[26]
- 4 November – Ragnhild Jepsen, bishop.[27]
- 4 November – Line Miriam Sandberg, politician.[28]
- 6 November – Elin Floberghagen, journalist and organizational leader.[29]
- 25 November – Kim Ofstad, drummer and composer
- 27 November – Sidsel Dalen, journalist and crime fiction writer.[30][31]
- 28 November – Hanne Ørstavik, writer.[32]
- 29 November – Anniken Huitfeldt, politician and Minister.[33]
- 1 December – Ole Erik Almlid, newspaper editor and business executive.[34]
- 3 December – Bjørn Kristoffer Bore, newspaper editor.[35]
- 6 December – Trine Stenberg Tviberg, footballer.[36]
Full date unknown
- Morten Øen, poet and author
- Gard Sveen, crime fiction writer.[37]
Notable deaths


- 9 January – Erling Kristvik, educator (born 1882).[38]
- 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)[39][40]
- 1 June – Ivar Ballangrud, speed skater and multiple Olympic gold medallist (born 1904)
- 2 June – Christen Christensen, pair skater (born 1904).[41]
- 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).[42]
- 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).[43]
- 12 October – Sonja Henie, figure skater, three time Olympic gold medallist, World Champion and actress (born 1912)
- 18 October – Theodor Platou, brewer (born 1892).[44][45]
- 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)
