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Prince François of Luxembourg

Born Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital, 27 Mar 2023

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A life in time

  1. 27 Mar 2023

    Born in Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital

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During his lifetime

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The 2020s · Prince is born in Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital

What people wore

Around 1950–1974

Carnival customs and tie cutting

During carnival celebrations in Luxembourg, revelers frequently donned fancy dress and masks to participate in masked balls and parades. Women also engaged in a tradition where they would unceremoniously cut off the ties of men, symbolically divesting them of their role in society.

Daily life

Around 1949–1974

Schooling and child health services

Children typically entered the school system at age six, often facing difficulties adjusting to discipline and the curriculum. Primary schools were subject to medical oversight, with visiting nurses conducting regular health exams.

Work

Around 1950–1974

Industrial jobs dominated the workforce

In 1950, the steel and mining sectors were the largest employers, and by 1970, nearly half of the workforce worked in industry.

The COVID-19 pandemic. A new coronavirus closed schools, shops and borders worldwide; about seven million deaths were recorded, over 700,000 of them in Brazil.Around the world · 2020–2023

The COVID-19 pandemic. A new coronavirus closed schools, shops and borders worldwide; about seven million deaths were recorded, over 700,000 of them in Brazil.

Gustavo Basso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Music

Around 1950–1974

Rise of youth rock 'n' roll bands

Young people danced in cafés and tea dances to the sound of bands playing rock 'n' roll, often using rudimentary instruments. These local bands, with members as young as 15, frequently modeled themselves after American rock idols seen in cinema or heard on the radio.

At the table

Around 1956–1974

Food expenditure trends

By 1956, an average Luxembourgish household spent 38% of its budget on food, a figure that gradually decreased as the country prospered, dropping to 30% by 1974.

News and letters

Around 1963

Automation of telephone network

The national telephone network was fully automated by 1963, removing the need for manual operator intervention.