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Events on Friday 24 February 1989 1
1919 – 1989Malcolm Forbes (1919-1989)Died 24 February 1989, aged 69Malcolm Forbes was the publisher of Forbes magazine, which he built into a leading business publication. He was known for his flamboyant lifestyle, including hot-air ballooning and motorcycle expeditions. His son Steve Forbes succeeded him as publisher.