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Blazena Svitakova

Born Prague, 16 Oct 1940

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  • Born16 Oct 1940, PragueTaken as verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 16 Oct 1940

    Born in Prague

  2. 14 Jun 1974

    A daughter is born

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Prague.

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The 1940s · Blazena is born in Prague

In the news1942

Heydrich assassinated (1942)

Czechoslovak parachutists assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, leading to brutal reprisals including the destruction of Lidice and Ležáky.

What people wore

Efficient Fashion and Versatile Suits

To maximize efficiency with limited resources, women often used detachable white silk collars and cuffs to transform a simple office dress into a suitable outfit for evening social events like cinema or cafes. A classic, high-quality suit remained the most versatile garment in a woman's wardrobe, recommended as a better investment than owning multiple pieces of poor-quality clothing.

Getting around

Baťa Canal coal transport journey time

Coal was transported on the 53.5 km long Baťa Canal, where tugboats took 12 hours to travel the route and passed through 14 locks.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

In the news1941

Theresienstadt ghetto created (1941)

The Nazi regime established the Theresienstadt ghetto, which became a transit site for deportations to extermination camps.

Music

Czech youth subculture and swing music

Czech youth during the Protectorate created a subculture associated with swing music and jazz dances like the cakewalk and shimmy.

Daily life

Home life, utilities, and domestic maintenance

Homes typically featured running water and electricity, while heating often relied on ceramic tile stoves or modern slow-burning American stoves fueled by coal or anthracite. Cleaning wooden parquet floors was strenuous, often requiring hand-scrubbing with soap and wire brushes followed by polishing.