In the news1950–1970
Tourism industry boom 1950-1970
The annual number of tourists visiting Spain skyrocketed from less than half a million in 1950 to over 20 million by 1970.
Born Madrid, 5 Dec 1967
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5 Dec 1967
Born in Madrid
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In the news1950–1970
The annual number of tourists visiting Spain skyrocketed from less than half a million in 1950 to over 20 million by 1970.
What people wore
Head covering requirements for women in Mass
After 1939, women were officially required to cover their heads with a veil or mantilla when attending Mass.
Getting around
Regional train speeds in Malaga
Until the tracks were dismantled in 1965, the steam and later diesel train between Malaga and Coin covered 38 kilometers in approximately one hour and 45 minutes.
Around the world · 1969People walk on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, watched live on television by some 600 million people.
In the news1960–1969
In the 1960s, approximately 3.1 million Spaniards moved from rural areas to industrial urban centers like Madrid and Barcelona.
Music
Holy Week Drumming in Aragon
During Holy Week in Aragon, the 'Tamborrada' involves a deafening, continuous sound produced by drums and bass drums from Thursday or Friday until Saturday.
Daily life
Rural Home Life and Water Access
In rural homes, water was not piped; women and young girls had to transport it daily from public fountains using pitchers and jars. Families frequently lived, cooked, and slept in a single room, often with dirt floors.