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Born in 1959: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1959. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1959?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1959. In cinemas, people watched “La cucaracha”. In the news: Free textbooks commission created. 1959 was also the Year of the Earth Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1959.

Films

  • La cucaracha · María Félix, Dolores del Río
  • Nazarín · Luis Buñuel

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • Teatro Fantástico · Cachirulo (Enrique Alonso)
  • Puerta de suspenso · First programme recorded on videotape (1959-04-03)

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

  • Channel 11, the first public channel · XEIPN Canal 11 (IPN) (1959-03-02)
  • TV recorded on videotape · Telesistema Mexicano (1959-04-03)

Fashion

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

Sports

  • Guadalajara are league champions · 1959–60 Mexican Primera División

In the news

  • Free textbooks commission created (1959-02-12)
  • Railway workers go on strike (1959-02-25)
  • Canal Once goes on air (1959-03-02)
  • Earthquake in Coatzacoalcos (1959-08-26)
  • A woman leads the Cry of Independence (1959-09-15)
  • Deadly hurricane hits Colima (1959-10-27)
  • ISSSTE is created (1959-12-30)

1959: the Year of the Earth Pig

People born from about 4 February 1959 to 3 February 1960 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Earth element: warmth and generosity with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Dog year.

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What was Mexico like in 1959?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1959. In cinemas, people watched “La cucaracha”. In the news: Free textbooks commission created. 1959 was also the Year of the Earth Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1959.

What animal year was 1959?

1959 was the Year of the Earth Pig, from about 4 February 1959 to 3 February 1960. People born in January 1959 belong to the Earth Dog year.

How old is someone born in 1959?

Someone born in 1959 turns 67 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026