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Martina Donath

Born 18 Jun 1955

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  1. 18 Jun 1955

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The 1950s · Martina is born

In the news1954

Operation Wetback deports millions in 1954

In 1954, the U.S. launched Operation Wetback, which resulted in the deportation of nearly 4 million Mexican immigrants back to Mexico.

What people wore

1950s fashion trends for men and women

In the 1950s, stylish women wore felt skirts with appliqués and sweaters draped over their shoulders. Men's fashion included denim jeans, flashy jackets, and large pompadour hairstyles.

Getting around

Muleteering wages and travel times in 1950s

In the 1950s, a muleteer transporting piloncillo was paid 5 centavos per kilo for his services. For a journey between San Pedro Chapulhuacán and the distant ranchería of Tepehuacán, he would depart at 5 a.m. and return late at night on the following day.

The Cuban Revolution. Fidel Castro’s rebels took Havana; Cuba became a communist state ninety miles from the United States.In North America · 1959

The Cuban Revolution. Fidel Castro’s rebels took Havana; Cuba became a communist state ninety miles from the United States.

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In the news1950

First commercial television broadcast in 1950

On August 31, 1950, the first commercial television station in Mexico, XHTV channel 4, began broadcasting.

Music

Festivals Featured Processional Music and Dance

Religious festivals, such as the Festival of Guadalupe in Saltillo, featured processions involving trumpets, flutes, and drums, alongside traditional dances performed by crowds. Among indigenous groups, specific ceremonial music accompanied dances like the Peyote or Squash dances.

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Streets as playgrounds due to small homes

Because many urban homes were small and lacked private patios, children frequently used the street as their primary space for playing and socializing with friends. Negotiations with local school principals were sometimes necessary to gain access to school courtyards for playing soccer.