Vera Nikolić – Celebrated Athlete
She was born in the village of Grabovica near Despotovac on September 23, 1948. At the age of 13, she won the school cross-country race in Ćuprija. There, athletics expert Aleksandar Petrović noticed her and suggested they work together. After a year of collaboration, Vera began winning cross-country races throughout Yugoslavia. She achieved notable results […]
Tito and Fidel Castro – (Un)Friendship
Yugoslav Marshal Josip Broz and Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro met in 1969 in the corridors of the United Nations. Prior to Tito’s speech, Castro approached the leader of Yugoslavia and got acquainted with a leader he greatly admired. Afterwards, the two officials frequently socialized. The spirited El Comandante visited Yugoslavia for the first time […]
Tina Turner in Yugoslavia
Tina Turner and her then-husband Ike opened a series of major world concerts in Yugoslavia. They performed for the first time in the “Pionir” hall in front of 6,295 people on November 2, 1974. They stayed at the “Jugoslavija” hotel and visited the famous tavern “Tri šešira” in Skadarlija, where they tried local specialties. Tina […]
“442 to Belgrade”
The song “442 to Belgrade” recorded by musician Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga in 1986 for the album “Riders of the Mist” has been subject to various interpretations over the years. Some believe it refers to the distance between Belgrade and Skopje, while others think it has to do with Zagreb, and yet others relate it to […]
Sandwich at the Match
The champion of the Australian Open in tennis in 1985 was Stefan Edberg, but very few people from this region probably remember that. However, what many recall from that tournament is the legendary quarterfinal match between John McEnroe and Slobodan Boba Živojinović, and his move that is still talked about today. In the fourth set […]
International Women’s Day in Yugoslavia
After World War II, women in Yugoslavia gained active and passive voting rights. Subsequently, they acquired rights related to property ownership, maternity and pregnancy leave, as well as the right to abortion and family planning. Additionally, they secured rights concerning family and children, such as mandatory literacy, the availability of nurseries and kindergartens, eight years […]
Safet Sušić „Pape”
He began his career at Krivaja from Zavidovići, where he started playing in the first team at the age of 16. The 1972/73 season saw him start as a player for FK Sarajevo, first as a junior, making his debut in the senior team on August 3, 1973. Over the next decade and more than […]
Princesses from Dedinje
The Mijatović sisters, Mira and Maja, were known as beautiful, energetic, smiling, “fatal,” sociable, and their parties at the villa in Dedinje were considered the best in the city. Their circle of friends consisted of then-current urban artists and children from prominent families – Milan Mladenović, Bojan Pečar, Dušan Gerzić Gera, Miško Plavi, Slobodan Cicmil, […]
Politikin Zabavnik – for everyone from 7 to 107
The symbol of childhood and the first “internet” for many generations who grew up in Yugoslavia first appeared on sale on February 28, 1939. The first issue had 12 pages and was sold for one dinar. The cover of the first issue featured the comic “Brave Tailor Mickey” by Walt Disney. It was published twice […]
Cube by Cube, Little Cube
“In the world, there is a kingdom where friendship reigns…”. He called out “comrades” with the chant “tatatatira.” The actor who would become best known as the host of the children’s show “Cube by Cube, Little Cube,” which aired on Wednesdays. The editorial team of the educational program on Television Belgrade began researching in kindergartens […]