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Prince Dominik of Liechtenstein

Vienna, 20 Jun 1950 – Vienna, 20 Sep 2009

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A life in time

  1. 20 Jun 1950

    Born in Vienna

  2. 20 Sep 2009

    Dies in Vienna, aged 59

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Vienna.

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The 1950s · Prince is born in Vienna

In the news1955

Austria State Treaty signed in 1955

In 1955, the Austrian State Treaty was signed, ending the Allied occupation and restoring Austrian sovereignty.

What people wore

Youth rebellion and hidden fashion

Young people often defied strict prohibitions against modern styles by hiding items like blue jeans at school and changing into them only after classes. While authorities and parents viewed these trends as immoral, the youth actively sought out items associated with American culture.

Getting around

Personal mobility with scooters and motorcycles

By the mid-1950s, the motorization wave allowed Austrians to travel to the Salzkammergut region using affordable vehicles like Vespas, Lambrettas, and Puch scooters.

The Hungarian uprising. Hungarians rose against Soviet rule; Soviet tanks crushed them within weeks and 200,000 fled abroad.In Europe · 1956

The Hungarian uprising. Hungarians rose against Soviet rule; Soviet tanks crushed them within weeks and 200,000 fled abroad.

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In the news1959

First Steyr tractor introduced in 1959

The introduction of the first Steyr tractors in 1959 revolutionized agricultural work, making many manual farm roles obsolete.

Music

Jukeboxes were popular and expensive in Austria

In the 1950s, US jukeboxes became popular in Austrian espresso bars, with 2,790 units installed by 1957. These machines cost between 40,000 and 80,000 Austrian schillings, while a small Steyr-Puch 500 car cost 30,000 schillings.

Daily life

Housing shortages and lack of modern plumbing

In 1951, only 14% of Vienna flats had a bathroom, 44% had running water inside, and 40% had an internal toilet. Many families relied on public bathhouses, which saw 5 million visitors annually in 1950.