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Olivier Mortgat

Born 7 Mar 1956

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A life in time

  1. 7 Mar 1956

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The 1950s · Olivier is born

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.

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

Heating, water, and cooking in the 1950s

In the 1950s, many homes relied on a coal stove (Leuvense stoof) in the kitchen for heating and cooking, as other rooms were often unheated. Running water was not common in more than half of all Belgian households until late in the decade.

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.

Music

Traditional Flemish Instruments and Community Music

Traditional Flemish folk music featured instruments such as the doedelzak (bagpipe), the hommel (stringed zither), and the diatonic accordion. These instruments were often hand-crafted and played at local community gatherings and festivals.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

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

Getting around

Car travel changes perception of distance

By the 1950s, affluent citizens began shifting their perception of distance, measuring travel not by kilometers, but by the duration of the journey in their private cars.