Marta Breen

Marta Breen, Norwegian journalist, non-fiction writer, and organizational leader

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Born: April 11, 1976
Age in 2026: 50
Zodiac sign: Aries
Birth year: 1976

About Marta Breen

Marta Breen is a Norwegian non-fiction writer, journalist, and organizational leader. Her books often center on women's history and feminism. She made her literary debut in 2006 with the book Piker, vin og sang. Born on 11 April 1976, Breen is a granddaughter of writer Sigbjørn Hølmebakk. A freelancer, Breen has worked as journalist or columnist for NRK, the newspapers Dagbladet and Dagsavisen, and the women's magazine Kvinner og Klær.

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Marta Breen timeline

1976Born on 11 April 1976, Breen is a granddaughter of writer Sigbjørn Hølmebakk.
2006She made her literary debut in 2006 with the book Piker, vin og sang.

The world when Marta Breen was born

Marta Breen was born in 1976. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1976

#1 song"Silly Love Songs" – Wings
Top movieRocky
Top TV showHappy Days
Best-selling bookRoots – Alex Haley

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentNadia Comaneci scores first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics
Top headlineAmerica celebrates its 200th birthday
Technology milestoneApple Computer founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Defining fadCB radios
Notable inventionLaser printer
World population4.16 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderGerald Ford
Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
U.S. population218.0M

1976 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Marta Breen's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1976	2026
Gas	$0.59	$3.45/gal
Average home	$48,000	$435,000
Average income	$14,958	$67,500
Minimum wage	$2.30	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$2.13	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.13	$0.73
Population	218.0M	341 million

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