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Born in 1954: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1954. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1954?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1954. In cinemas, people watched “Los Fernández de Peralvillo”. In the news: Silver 5-peso coins withdrawn. 1954 was also the Year of the Wood Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1954.

Films

  • Los Fernández de Peralvillo · Alejandro Galindo · Ariel Award

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show

Cars

  • Big American cars · Various makers
  • The first Volkswagen Sedán arrives · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

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

Phones and gadgets

  • Mobile radio-telephony comes to Telmex · Telmex / DIPSA

Fashion

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

Sports

  • Zacatepec are league champions · 1954–55 Mexican Primera División
  • Mexico lose 3–2 to France at the World Cup · 1954 FIFA World Cup, group stage (1954-06-19)

In the news

  • Silver 5-peso coins withdrawn (1954-04-01)
  • Guerrero governor removed (1954-05-20)
  • Hurricane Alice brings floods to the north (1954-06-25)
  • Frida Kahlo dies (1954-07-13)
  • University of Chihuahua founded (1954-12-08)

1954: the Year of the Wood Horse

People born from about 4 February 1954 to 3 February 1955 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Wood element: freedom and enthusiasm with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Snake year.

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What was Mexico like in 1954?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1954. In cinemas, people watched “Los Fernández de Peralvillo”. In the news: Silver 5-peso coins withdrawn. 1954 was also the Year of the Wood Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1954.

What animal year was 1954?

1954 was the Year of the Wood Horse, from about 4 February 1954 to 3 February 1955. People born in January 1954 belong to the Water Snake year.

How old is someone born in 1954?

Someone born in 1954 turns 72 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026