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Born in 1956: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1956. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1956?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1956. In cinemas, people watched “El camino de la vida (The Road of Life)”. In the news: Torre Latinoamericana opens. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

Films

  • El camino de la vida (The Road of Life) · Alfonso Corona Blake · 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

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

Phones and gadgets

  • Telephones made in Mexico · Indetel (1956-12-05)

Fashion

  • Tao Izzo's couture · Calle Niza, Colonia Juárez
  • Golden Age film costumes · Ramón Valdiosera
  • Silvia Pinal's black gown · Tao Izzo, painted by Diego Rivera

Sports

  • 2 Olympic medals for Mexico in Melbourne · 1956 Summer Olympics: 1 gold, 1 bronze
  • Guadalajara are league champions · 1956–57 Mexican Primera División
  • Joaquín Capilla wins Olympic diving gold · 1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne (1956-12-06)

In the news

  • Torre Latinoamericana opens (1956-04-30)
  • National campaign against malaria (1956-09-07)
  • The Granma sails from Tuxpan (1956-11-25)

1956: the Year of the Fire Monkey

People born from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Fire element: cleverness and playfulness with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1956?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1956. In cinemas, people watched “El camino de la vida (The Road of Life)”. In the news: Torre Latinoamericana opens. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

What animal year was 1956?

1956 was the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957. People born in January 1956 belong to the Wood Goat year.

How old is someone born in 1956?

Someone born in 1956 turns 70 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026