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John Kreuger

Born Solna, 3 Aug 1945

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  1. 3 Aug 1945

    Born in Solna

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

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The 1940s · John is born in Solna

In the news1947

Pension and child allowance laws, 1947

Laws establishing a national basic pension and national child allowance were passed in 1947.

Getting around

Walking 100 Kilometers for Daily Errands

In the early 20th century, some residents relied on walking extreme distances; a man named Hans Henrik Hansson regularly walked 100 kilometers to Sundsvall and back in a single day to deliver errands.

At the table

Wartime rationing and coffee substitutes

During World War II, coffee was strictly rationed starting in March 1940, leading people to use various surrogates. Many families hoarded goods like sugar and coffee, and some families even bartered coupons to obtain meat.

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

What people wore

Strict traditional clothing rules in Dalarna

In northern Dalarna, traditional clothing rules were so strict that a woman once returned home crying after being barred from church for wearing an unsuitable apron.

Music

First Swedish Folk Music Hit

The tune Gärdebylåten became a national phenomenon in the late 1940s, spreading widely through radio broadcasts and gramophone records.

Daily life

Weekly school cleanliness inspections at bathhouses

School children were required to visit public bathhouses weekly for cleanliness checks, where stern attendants inspected their feet and ears before allowing them into the pool. Bathing was strictly scheduled, with different evenings allocated to men and women.