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Tjalling Siebe ten Cate

Born 1975

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  1. 1975

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The 1970s · Tjalling is born

In the news1975

Large-scale migration after Surinamese independence

Following the independence of its colony, one-third of the population of Suriname emigrated to the Netherlands.

Getting around

Rapid growth in car ownership

In 1975, there were 260 passenger cars for every 1000 inhabitants in the Netherlands, a sharp increase from 53 cars per 1000 people in 1960.

Around the world1973–1974

The oil crisis

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Daily life

Compulsory education extended to 17

The compulsory education age was raised to 17 years in 1975.

What people wore

Modernization of Dutch religious habits

Between 1950 and 1970, many Dutch religious congregations modernized their habits, eventually transitioning to civilian clothing to better connect with society. These changes were often introduced on the feast day of the congregation's patron saint.

Music

Accordion music in Dutch cafes

In Dutch cafes, performers often played the accordion to create a sense of gezelligheid, or togetherness, for patrons through singing and music.

At the table

Dutch-style elbow macaroni meals

Macaroni was frequently served as a 'Dutch-style' meal, consisting of elbow pasta mixed with cubes of bologna sausage, cheese, and a dollop of ketchup or tomato puree. By the late 1970s, instant sauce packets for pasta began to appear on supermarket shelves.