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Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark

Born Rigshospitalet, 15 Oct 2005

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A life in time

  1. 15 Oct 2005

    Born in Rigshospitalet

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During his lifetime

He has lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Rigshospitalet.

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The 2000s · Christian, is born in Rigshospitalet

What people wore

Around 1950–1974

The rise of women in pants

During the 1950s, teenage girls wearing tight-fitting, often checkered pants called slacks sparked outrage among the older generation. Jeans later became a unisex staple after their breakthrough in the 1960s.

Getting around

Around 1950–1959

Bicycles and Horse-Drawn Travel in the 1950s

In the 1950s, many people still traveled locally by bicycle and horse-drawn vehicles like wagons. Private cars were rare, with most being pre-war models.

At the table

Around 1950–1974

Daily shopping with a payment book

Before widespread refrigeration and supermarkets, many families shopped daily for basic groceries using a small notebook to record purchases, which were paid for later at local specialty shops.

September 11. Hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers in New York and hit the Pentagon; nearly 3,000 people died, and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed.Around the world · 2001

September 11. Hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers in New York and hit the Pentagon; nearly 3,000 people died, and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed.

Flickr user Michael Foran · CC BY 2.0

Music

Around 1900–1999

The Fanø dance tradition in Denmark

On the island of Fanø, a distinct tradition known as Fanø music and dance, including dances like sønderhoning and fannikedans, was performed throughout the 20th century using a set repertoire of about 120 melodies.

Daily life

Around 1950–1974

Improving living standards in Danish homes

In the early 1950s, many families lived in small homes without a private lavatory, warm running water, or a bathroom. By 1970, housing standards had improved significantly, with 88% of homes having their own lavatory and 71% having a bathroom.

What it cost

Around 1950–1970

Rising Food Prices 1950–1970

In 1950, a loaf of rye bread cost 1.17 kr. and a loaf of white bread cost 1.23 kr. By 1970, prices had risen to 2.50 kr. for rye bread and 1.04 kr. for a loaf of white bread, while butter increased from 6.70 kr. per pound in 1950 to 11.51 kr. in 1970.