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Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

Born Graz, 10 Oct 1951

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  1. 10 Oct 1951

    Born in Graz

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He has lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Graz.

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The 1950s · Prince is born in Graz

In the news1959

First Steyr tractor introduced in 1959

The introduction of the first Steyr tractors in 1959 revolutionized agricultural work, making many manual farm roles obsolete.

What people wore

Four wardrobe sets for rural life

People typically owned four sets of clothing: work clothes, everyday attire, Sunday best, and special ceremonial garments for high holy days. The wedding suit often served as the high holy day outfit and was frequently worn for burial.

Daily life

Housing shortages and lack of modern plumbing

In 1951, only 14% of Vienna flats had a bathroom, 44% had running water inside, and 40% had an internal toilet. Many families relied on public bathhouses, which saw 5 million visitors annually in 1950.

In the news1955

Austria State Treaty signed in 1955

In 1955, the Austrian State Treaty was signed, ending the Allied occupation and restoring Austrian sovereignty.

Music

Jukeboxes were popular and expensive in Austria

In the 1950s, US jukeboxes became popular in Austrian espresso bars, with 2,790 units installed by 1957. These machines cost between 40,000 and 80,000 Austrian schillings, while a small Steyr-Puch 500 car cost 30,000 schillings.

In Europe1948–1952

The Marshall Plan

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

Getting around

Personal mobility with scooters and motorcycles

By the mid-1950s, the motorization wave allowed Austrians to travel to the Salzkammergut region using affordable vehicles like Vespas, Lambrettas, and Puch scooters.