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Alain Biarneix

Born 1957

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  1. 1957

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The 1950s · Alain is born

In the news1955–1973

Massive labor emigration wave

Between 1955 and 1973, over 600,000 Greeks migrated to Germany alone, as part of a massive wave of post-war labor emigration.

What people wore

Children's summer clothing habits

Working-class boys on summer vacations in the 1950s and 1960s often dressed in simple T-shirts and shorts, frequently going barefoot.

Daily life

Basic Home Amenities and Utilities

In many rural areas, homes lacked running water, requiring families to collect it from community taps or carry it from wells. Households often relied on oil lamps for light, as electricity was unavailable for two-thirds of the Greek population in the early 1950s.

In the news1953

Drachma devaluation of 1953

In 1953, Greece devalued the drachma by 50 percent, which helped curb inflation and started a period of sustained economic growth.

Music

Vocal church music and instrumental festival music

Greek Orthodox church services relied exclusively on vocal Byzantine music, as the tradition never incorporated instrumental accompaniment. In contrast, village festivals and feasts prominently featured instrumental music, often played by bands using the clarinet, violin, and laouto.

In Europe1948–1952

The Marshall Plan

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

Getting around

Hydra's ban on wheeled transport

Since the 1950s, the island of Hydra has banned all motorized vehicles, including bicycles, and relies primarily on mules and donkeys to transport everything from suitcases to building materials.