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Comte Charles de la Rochefoucauld

Born 5 Mar 1950

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  1. 5 Mar 1950

    Born

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The 1950s · Comte is born

In the news1950

Creation of the minimum wage

In 1950, the government established the minimum wage (SMIG) to improve workers' purchasing power.

What people wore

Trousers were rare for women

For much of this period, trousers on women were rare and socially unconventional for daily life, often restricted to casual settings like holidays or specific professional environments.

Daily life

Rise of modern household appliances

Household appliances were rare in 1950, with only about 7.5 percent of households owning a refrigerator and 8.5 percent a washing machine. By 1968, these numbers surged to 72.4 percent and 50.1 percent, respectively.

In the news1956

Third week of paid vacation

In 1956, French workers were granted a third week of paid vacation, significantly increasing their leisure time.

Music

Dance Rituals and Social Life

The village dance served as an important social hub where attendees danced the waltz, tango, paso doble, and the java. Mothers often accompanied their daughters to these events, which functioned as both popular celebrations and unofficial marriage markets.

In Europe1948–1952

The Marshall Plan

American aid of some $13 billion rebuilt the ruined economies of Western Europe.

Getting around

Record-breaking train travel in 1955

By 1955, the Sud-Express train achieved a world-record speed for its route, covering the 816 km between Paris and Hendaye in 7 hours and 23 minutes.