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Princess Marie-Christine of Belgium

Born Royal Castle of Laeken, 6 Feb 1951

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A life in time

  1. 6 Feb 1951

    Born in Royal Castle of Laeken

Family

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Royal Castle of Laeken.

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The 1950s · Princess is born in Royal Castle of Laeken

In the news1956

First nuclear chain reaction achieved in Belgium

Belgium successfully achieved its first controlled nuclear chain reaction at the BR 1 research reactor in Mol.

What people wore

Belgian boys' clothing in the 1950s-1960s

In the 1950s and early 1960s, Belgian boys frequently wore short pants until they were 12 or 13 years old, sometimes even until age 16 for school uniforms. By the 1960s, American-style casual wear like T-shirts began to gain popularity among the youth.

Daily life

Weekly bathing and public shower houses

Bathing was a weekly ritual, often taking place on Saturdays in an oval tub that narrowed at the feet, with the same water frequently used for the entire family. In some communities, public shower houses existed, such as one in Zaventem where a shower cost 1.50 BEF.

In the news1958

Brussels hosts World Fair Expo 58

The World Fair in Brussels, Expo 58, modernized the country and introduced citizens to a new era of global possibilities.

Music

Traditional Social Dances and Community Events

Common social dances in Belgium during this period included the polka, wals (waltz), schottische, and the linear branle. These dances were staples at local village celebrations and community events.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

Six countries signed the Treaty of Rome, the start of what became the European Union.

Getting around

Average train journey distance in Belgium

Between 1950 and 1967, the average distance traveled by a train passenger remained stable at approximately 32.5 kilometers.