First Age 469

First Age 469 (abbreviated to F.A. 469) is the 469th year of the Sun of the First Age of Middle-earth.
Notable events in this year include:
* Beren and Lúthien return to Middle-earth, both mortal. They inhabit Tol Galen and the area becomes known as Dor Firn-i-Guinar, "the Land of the Dead that Live".
* The Union of Maedhros clears Beleriand of orcs, but in doing so reveals the Eldar's full strength to Morgoth.
* The Evil Breath is unleashed from Angband and Túrin falls ill.
* Death of Lalaith.
* Birth of Manthor.