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Infanta Sofía of Spain

Born Madrid, 29 Apr 2007

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A life in time

  1. 29 Apr 2007

    Born in Madrid

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

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The 2000s · Infanta is born in Madrid

What people wore

Around 1980–1989

1980s high-status youth fashion items

In the 1980s, Spanish youth of higher social status frequently wore Castellano brand leather moccasins and loden coats, often combined with jeans.

Getting around

Around 1975–1999

Limited daily mail train services

In 1979, the Correo (mail train) on the Ponferrada-Villablino line ran only once daily in each direction, and travellers had to adapt their schedules to the train's limited service. Some routes required walking or using lifts from others to reach railway connections.

At the table

Around 1975–1999

Meat consumption surged in Spanish households

During the 1970s and 1980s, Spanish families shifted from a traditional cereal-based diet to one with high consumption of animal products, particularly meat. By 1994, Spanish households spent significantly more on meat than those in Germany or the United Kingdom.

The financial crisis. The collapse of Lehman Brothers set off the worst world recession since the 1930s.Around the world · 2008–2009

The financial crisis. The collapse of Lehman Brothers set off the worst world recession since the 1930s.

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Music

Around 1975–1999

Modernization of Parish Church Music

In the late 20th century, Catholic parish music underwent a shift from traditional organ and Latin choral pieces to an eclectic mix, including pop-influenced songs and even a "Beatles Santo," performed with guitars by parish choirs.

Daily life

Around 1975–1999

Long waits for telephone service

Requesting a new telephone line was a process that could take months to be granted.

What it cost

Around 1987

Cost of snacks in 1987 Madrid

By 1987 in Madrid, a calamari sandwich at the Plaza Mayor cost 50 pesetas.