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Born in 1952: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1952. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1952?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “El niño y la niebla (The Boy and the Fog)”. In the news: Televicentro opens in Mexico City. 1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1952.

Films

  • El niño y la niebla (The Boy and the Fog) · Roberto Gavaldón · Ariel Award

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show

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
  • Donas del Osito and Bimbollos · Bimbo

Phones and gadgets

  • The first FM radio station · XHFM Radio Joya
  • Channel 5, the inventor's channel · XHGC Canal 5 (1952-05-10)

Fashion

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

Sports

  • Tampico are league champions · 1952–53 Mexican Primera División
  • 1 Olympic medal for Mexico in Helsinki · 1952 Summer Olympics: 1 silver

In the news

  • Televicentro opens in Mexico City (1952-01-12)
  • Baja California becomes a state (1952-01-16)
  • Parícutin volcano falls silent (1952-02-25)
  • Channel 5 goes on air on Mother's Day (1952-05-10)
  • Pakal's tomb found in Palenque (1952-06-15)
  • Ruiz Cortines elected president (1952-07-06)
  • University Olympic Stadium opens (1952-11-20)
  • Ruiz Cortines takes office (1952-12-01)

1952: the Year of the Water Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1952 to 3 February 1953 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Water element: confidence and ambition with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1952?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1952. In cinemas, people watched “El niño y la niebla (The Boy and the Fog)”. In the news: Televicentro opens in Mexico City. 1952 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1952.

What animal year was 1952?

1952 was the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February 1952 to 3 February 1953. People born in January 1952 belong to the Metal Rabbit year.

How old is someone born in 1952?

Someone born in 1952 turns 74 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026