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Princess Charlotte of Luxembourg

Born New York City, 15 Sep 1967

6 facts1 source

Living person. The family sees only the name, dates and photo; everything else stays private unless they choose to share it.

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A life in time

  1. 15 Sep 1967

    Born in New York City

Family

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Parents

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around New York City.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1960s · Princess is born in New York City

Who governed

Getting around

Interstate Highway System Construction

The Interstate Highway System, authorized in 1956, allowed travelers to bypass towns and reduced the time for long-distance driving significantly.

What it cost

1960 wages and shoe prices

In 1960, a factory worker earned $90 per week, while a pair of Hush Puppies men's shoes cost $9.95.

News and letters

Mule train mail delivery

In the remote community of Supai, Arizona, mail was delivered via a mule train that traversed an eight-mile trail through the Grand Canyon.

People walk on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, watched live on television by some 600 million people.Around the world · 1969

People walk on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, watched live on television by some 600 million people.

Neil A. Armstrong · public domain

In the news1964

Civil Rights Act Passed

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Daily life

Mass-produced suburban housing developments

Post-war developers built mass-produced suburban houses, such as those in Levittown, which were assembled quickly from prefabricated parts. These homes were priced to be affordable for the majority of American families.

Work

Growth of White-Collar and Service Jobs

Between 1950 and 1960, white-collar, service, and skilled construction jobs grew as the economy shifted toward consumer goods and suburban housing. Millions of Americans worked as carpenters, mechanics, and in office-based roles like secretaries and typists.