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Born in 1955: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1955. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1955?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1955. In cinemas, people watched “Robinson Crusoe”. In the news: Pan American Games open in Mexico City. 1955 was also the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1955.

Films

  • Robinson Crusoe · Luis Buñuel · Ariel Award

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • Teatro Fantástico · Cachirulo (Enrique Alonso)

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

  • Telesistema Mexicano · Telesistema Mexicano (1955-03-26)

Fashion

  • Tao Izzo's couture · Calle Niza, Colonia Juárez
  • Golden Age film costumes · Ramón Valdiosera

Sports

  • León are league champions · 1955–56 Mexican Primera División
  • Mexico City hosts the Pan American Games · 1955 Pan American Games, Mexico City (1955-03-26)

In the news

  • Pan American Games open in Mexico City (1955-03-12)
  • Women vote in a federal election for the first time (1955-07-03)
  • Hurricane Hilda hits Tampico (1955-09-19)
  • Hurricane Janet strikes near Chetumal (1955-09-28)

1955: the Year of the Wood Goat

People born from about 4 February 1955 to 3 February 1956 share the Goat as their year animal, with the Wood element: kindness and creativity with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Horse year.

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What was Mexico like in 1955?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1955. In cinemas, people watched “Robinson Crusoe”. In the news: Pan American Games open in Mexico City. 1955 was also the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1955.

What animal year was 1955?

1955 was the Year of the Wood Goat, from about 4 February 1955 to 3 February 1956. People born in January 1955 belong to the Wood Horse year.

How old is someone born in 1955?

Someone born in 1955 turns 71 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026