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Archduchess Katharina, Archduchess Martin of Austria-Este

Born 21 Oct 1971

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  1. 21 Oct 1971

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The 1970s · Archduchess is born

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.

At the table

The iconic West German Toast Hawaii

In West Germany during the 1970s, Toast Hawaii became a popular, iconic meal consisting of sandwich bread topped with ham, a canned pineapple ring, and processed cheese, often garnished with a maraschino cherry.

What people wore

The iconic blue shirt of GDR youth

The blue shirt of the Free German Youth, an iconic FDJ garment, was worn by young people in the GDR on special occasions like public holidays and the first day of school.

Getting around

Car travel replaces rail for daily commuting

During the 1975–1999 period, Germany experienced a rapid increase in individual car ownership, which fundamentally replaced rail as the dominant mode of transport for ordinary people. By 1982, about 80% of commuting was done by private car.

What it cost

Average monthly wages in 1989

In 1989, the average gross monthly wage for an East German worker was 1,100 Mark, while in West Germany, the average was 3,300 DM.

Music

East Berlin's political song festival

The Festival of Political Songs in East Berlin served as a major annual highlight from 1970 to 1990, where young people experienced international music and political connection. Tickets were scarce, and the festival provided a rare escape from everyday life with performances by artists from around the world.

Daily life

State-managed housing and low rents

In East Germany, housing was state-managed with very low, stable rents that remained frozen at 1936 levels, often costing households only about 5 percent of their income. Moving into a new apartment required authorization, and due to housing shortages, married couples often had priority for available units.