February 1969
Events that took place in Fairfax County in February, 1969:
- February 1 – The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service creates the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge to provide a habitat for the bald eagle, which was an endangered species at the time.
- February 7 – Karl J. Ingebritsen, a former CIA employee, is named the first executive director of the Reston Homeowners Association, a position roughly analogous to a town manager.[1]
- February 21 – The door of Annandale High School is damaged when someone sets off a blasting cap in front of the school, shattering the glass.[2]
References
- ↑ "Reston Fills Group Post." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): C17. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Feb 08 1969. Web. 24 June 2012.
- ↑ "Blast Damages Door of Annandale School." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): A22. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1995). Feb 22 1969. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.
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