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Guillaume of Luxembourg

Born Betzdorf Castle, 1 May 1963

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A life in time

  1. 1 May 1963

    Born in Betzdorf Castle

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During his lifetime

He has lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Betzdorf Castle.

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The 1960s · Guillaume is born in Betzdorf Castle

In the news1967

Abolition of compulsory military service

A law was passed in 1967 that officially abolished compulsory military service in Luxembourg.

What people wore

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.

Getting around

Kirchberg bus travel times

Between 1946 and 1962, a private bus line connected Kirchberg to the city station with a 30-minute travel time, operating twice daily on weekdays.

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 news1950–1972

Rapid growth in private car ownership

Between 1950 and 1972, the number of private and commercial vehicles in Luxembourg surged from 8,000 to over 100,000.

Music

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.

Daily life

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.