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Princess Charlotte of Luxembourg

b. 1967

Born
15 Sep 1967, New York City
Country of birth
United States

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A life in time

  1. Born · New York City

    Birth, New York City

What was it like?

The world around New York City, 1967: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

Women's poodle haircuts required 125 curlers per washing to achieve their styled look.

Who ruled

  • Lyndon B. Johnson

    President of the United States, 1963–1969 · United States

  • Richard Nixon

    President of the United States, 1969–1974 · United States

  • Gerald Ford

    President of the United States, 1974–1977 · United States

Fashion
Around 1950–1959

Poodle Haircut Routine

Women's poodle haircuts required 125 curlers per washing to achieve their styled look.

Around 1950–1959

The Gray Flannel Suit

Men frequently wore gray flannel suits for work, which became a symbol of mid-century conformity.

Music
Around 1950–1959

Cost of Snacks at Dances

At the Buffalo Pavilion in South Dakota, patrons could purchase coffee and sandwiches for twenty-five or thirty-five cents.

Around 1950–1959

Typical Dance Hours

Dances were commonly held from nine or ten o'clock at night until one or two o'clock in the morning.

Getting around

Jet Travel Becomes Commonplace

Commercial jet travel, introduced in 1958, increased speeds to 570 miles per hour and reduced coast-to-coast flight times to under six hours.

Interstate Highway System Construction

The Interstate Highway System, authorized in 1956, allowed travelers to bypass towns and reduced the time for long-distance driving significantly.

Daily life
Around 1946–1960

Mass-produced suburban housing developments

Post-war developers built mass-produced suburban houses, such as those in Levittown, which were assembled quickly from prefabricated parts. These homes were priced to be affordable for the majority of American families.

Food
Around 1974–1974

1974 Beef and Lamb Consumption Levels

By 1974, American per capita beef consumption reached 116.8 pounds, while lamb and mutton consumption declined to a new low of 2.3 pounds per person.

Around 1950–1959

1950s Backyard Barbecues and Grilling

During the 1950s, Americans began the practice of backyard barbecuing, with men taking on the role of grill master to cook meat, such as bologna, on outdoor grills.

Prices and wages
Around 1960–1960

1960 wages and shoe prices

In 1960, a factory worker earned $90 per week, while a pair of Hush Puppies men's shoes cost $9.95.

Work
Around 1960–1960

Cost of a Haircut in 1960

In 1960, a standard haircut typically cost $1 in most U.S. cities, though prices could reach $2 or more depending on the location and complexity of the style.

Around 1950–1960

Growth of White-Collar and Service Jobs

Between 1950 and 1960, white-collar, service, and skilled construction jobs grew as the economy shifted toward consumer goods and suburban housing. Millions of Americans worked as carpenters, mechanics, and in office-based roles like secretaries and typists.

News and letters

Delivery times varied by distance

A letter from New Jersey to North Carolina typically took three or four days, while sending one to California could take a week or more.

Mule train mail delivery

In the remote community of Supai, Arizona, mail was delivered via a mule train that traversed an eight-mile trail through the Grand Canyon.

During their lifetime

  1. 1981

    AIDS Epidemic Identified

    In 1981, the AIDS epidemic was first observed in the United States, deeply affecting public health and social life.

  2. 2010

    Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster

    The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in 2010, killing 11 workers and causing the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

  3. 2020

    COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Declaration

    In March 2020, President Trump declared a national COVID-19 emergency, leading to widespread school closures and an unprecedented economic shutdown.

  4. 2022

    Roe v. Wade Overturned

    In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, removing the constitutional right to an abortion and significantly changing reproductive healthcare access.

  5. 2025

    Last Penny Minted in U.S. History

    In November 2025, the Philadelphia Mint minted the final penny, ending over two centuries of the coin's circulation in the United States.

Family

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Spouses

Ancestors and children

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Four generations back to the right, the children to the left. The number beside a child counts the generations of descendants known after them.