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Helene de Cossé-Brissac

Born 26 Sep 1960

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  1. 26 Sep 1960

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The 1960s · Helene is born

In the news1961

Washing machines became household standard in 1961

In 1961, washing machines became more affordable for broader social classes, transforming household chores for many women.

Work

Strict financial management in households

Housewives were often expected to keep a housekeeping book to record all expenses weekly or monthly for inspection by their husbands.

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.

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

What people wore

Youth rebellion and hidden fashion

Young people often defied strict prohibitions against modern styles by hiding items like blue jeans at school and changing into them only after classes. While authorities and parents viewed these trends as immoral, the youth actively sought out items associated with American culture.

Music

Traditional folk music and regional instruments

Traditional Austrian folk music featured instruments like the violin, harp, zither, dulcimer, accordion, and guitar, often tied to regional customs and feast days. Alpine genres like the Laendler, yodelling, and Schnadahuepfl songs remained central to these traditional celebrations.

News and letters

Sequencing letters to manage delivery delays

Students writing letters home often numbered them in sequence to help manage the frequent issues with letters being delivered out of order.