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Princess Carolina, Marchioness of Sala

Born Nijmegen, 23 Jun 1974

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A life in time

  1. 23 Jun 1974

    Born in Nijmegen

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Nijmegen.

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The 1970s · Princess is born in Nijmegen

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

The rise of roadside picnicking

As car ownership exploded, a new phenomenon called bermtoerisme emerged where people used road verges for recreational stops and picnics while watching passing traffic.

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

Saturday baths in shared water basins

Most homes lacked private bathrooms, so families relied on a zinc basin placed near the coal stove for Saturday night baths, with children sharing the same water.

What people wore

Abundance in traditional wardrobes

Women who maintained traditional dress valued its ability to offer endless combinations, with one woman noting she owned 150 kraplappen (chest coverings).

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

The Spoetnik childhood soda drink

Children created a drink called Spoetnik by mixing coffee creamer and sugar with a soda like 7Up or Exota. The resulting creamy, often considered unappealing, concoction was a popular treat for the younger generation.