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Born in 1950: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1950. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1950?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1950. In cinemas, people watched “Los olvidados (The Young and the Damned)”. In the news: Diocese of Toluca is created. 1950 was also the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1950.

Films

  • Los olvidados (The Young and the Damned) · Luis Buñuel

On TV

  • Noticias (the first TV programme) · Canal 4 · Gonzalo Castellot (1950-09-01)

Cars

  • Big American cars · Various makers

Snacks and ice creams

  • Pan Bimbo · Grupo Bimbo
  • Jarritos · Fruit-flavoured soda
  • Mazapán de la Rosa · Dulces de la Rosa, Guadalajara

Phones and gadgets

  • One phone company for all of Mexico · Teléfonos de México (Telmex)
  • Elektra opens, selling radios · Elektra
  • Television arrives: Channel 4 · XHTV Canal 4 (1950-09-01)

Fashion

  • Tao Izzo's couture · Calle Niza, Colonia Juárez

Sports

  • Atlas are league champions · 1950–51 Mexican Primera División
  • Mexico go out of the World Cup in Brazil · 1950 FIFA World Cup, group stage (1950-07-02)

In the news

  • Diocese of Toluca is created (1950-06-04)
  • Mexico counts its people (1950-06-06)
  • Mexican TV is born with Channel 4 (1950-08-31)
  • Autonomous University of Tamaulipas founded (1950-10-30)

1950: the Year of the Metal Tiger

People born from about 4 February 1950 to 3 February 1951 share the Tiger as their year animal, with the Metal element: courage and big energy with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Ox year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1950?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1950. In cinemas, people watched “Los olvidados (The Young and the Damned)”. In the news: Diocese of Toluca is created. 1950 was also the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1950.

What animal year was 1950?

1950 was the Year of the Metal Tiger, from about 4 February 1950 to 3 February 1951. People born in January 1950 belong to the Earth Ox year.

How old is someone born in 1950?

Someone born in 1950 turns 76 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026