Bonifacio Ondó Edu (d. 1969) was the prime minister of Equatorial Guinea while it was still under Spanish colonial rule. He took office when the country gained autonomy in 1963 and handed power to President Francisco Macías Nguema on 12 October 1968 (the day of independence). Ondó "committed suicide" while in prison for political crimes; however, the actual cause of his death will probably never be known. 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... The Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea is nominally the head of government of that country, though most powers are in fact held by the president. ... The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a nation in central Africa, and one the smallest countries in continental Africa. ... Events January-February January 11 - The Whisky A Go-Go night club in Los Angeles, the first disco in the USA, is opened. ... Francisco Macías Nguema (1924 - September 29, 1979; original name Mez-m Ngueme) was the first post-colonial leader of Equatorial Guinea. ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...