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In the news1884
Standardized time zones adopted globally
In 1884, global standardized time zones were introduced, largely driven by the need to synchronize railway schedules and public life in the industrialized German Empire.
Princess Xenia of Montenegro
Cetinje, 22 Apr 1881 – Clichy, 10 Mar 1960
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Facts and their sources
- Born22 Apr 1881, Cetinjenot verified1 source
- Died10 Mar 1960, Clichyor 9 Mar 1960Records disagree1 source
A life in time
22 Apr 1881
Born in Cetinje
10 Mar 1960
Dies in Clichy, aged 78
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Cetinje.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1880s · Princess is born in Cetinje
What people wore
Quimper workers kept festal clothes apart
In Quimper (Brittany), rural workers could keep their everyday work clothes separate from festival clothing, sometimes commissioned for weddings. This made clothing a visible marker of identity and social position.
Getting around
Walking was a common mode of travel
Ordinary people frequently traveled long distances on foot, with a common unit of measurement being the league, which roughly corresponded to one hour of walking.
Around the world · 1886The motor car. Carl Benz patented his three-wheeled Motorwagen, the first practical car powered by a petrol engine.
supplied by Carl Benz to William Worby Beaumont · public domain
In the news1889
Massive emigration due to famine
A period of intense hunger affected the population, leading to the emigration of over 10,000 people.
Music
Violins, accordions, and brass were common instruments
Common instruments in rural settings included violins and accordions, while brass bands played wind and percussion instruments like drums, cymbals, and triangles.
Daily life
Protective headgear for children
Children often wore protective headgear called a bourrelet, a thick tress of straw designed to shield them from bumps and falls.