1969

1969 was the year the Norwegian oil platform Ocean Viking discovered oil in the North Sea. Americans landed on the moon, and Mette Janson shocked TV viewers with programs about sex and relationships. Marxist-Leninists split from SUF, and Kirsti Sparboe came last in the Eurovision final with «Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli». The final was held in the dictatorship of Spain, sparking controversy over Norway’s participation. Three Norwegians who influenced the year reflect on the events. Doctor Aud Blegen Svindland demonstrated a condom on television. Erik Tandberg guided viewers through space events on TV, and Thorbjørn Berntsen debuted in Parliament after a dramatic election where, as they said, «people went to bed with Bratteli and woke up with Borten».