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Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg

Born Luxembourg, 16 Feb 1991

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A life in time

  1. 16 Feb 1991

    Born in Luxembourg

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Luxembourg.

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The 1990s · Princess is born in Luxembourg

In the news1974–1992

Steel industry structural crisis begins

Luxembourg's economy suffered a major structural crisis starting in 1974, leading to a 50% drop in steel production by 1992.

What people wore

Around 1950–1974

Carnival customs and tie cutting

During carnival celebrations in Luxembourg, revelers frequently donned fancy dress and masks to participate in masked balls and parades. Women also engaged in a tradition where they would unceremoniously cut off the ties of men, symbolically divesting them of their role in society.

Getting around

Around 1946–1962

Kirchberg bus travel times

Between 1946 and 1962, a private bus line connected Kirchberg to the city station with a 30-minute travel time, operating twice daily on weekdays.

The European Union. The Maastricht Treaty came into force and the European Union was born, with free movement and, later, the euro.In Europe · 1993

The European Union. The Maastricht Treaty came into force and the European Union was born, with free movement and, later, the euro.

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In the news1991

First daily news in Luxembourgish

In 1991, RTL broadcast the first ever daily news programme in the Luxembourgish language.

Music

Around 1950–1974

Rise of youth rock 'n' roll bands

Young people danced in cafés and tea dances to the sound of bands playing rock 'n' roll, often using rudimentary instruments. These local bands, with members as young as 15, frequently modeled themselves after American rock idols seen in cinema or heard on the radio.

Daily life

Around 1947–1974

Improvements in running water and sanitation

In 1947, running water was installed in 90% of homes, reaching nearly all households by 1974. Indoor toilets increased from 51% in 1947 to 94% by 1970.