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Born in 1966: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1966. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1966?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1966. On TV: “El Club del Hogar”. In the news: Singer Javier Solís dies. 1966 was also the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1966.

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years of life expected at birth

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • Teatro Fantástico · Cachirulo (Enrique Alonso)
  • Corazón salvaje (Wild Heart) · Julissa, Enrique Lizalde
  • El derecho de nacer (The Right to Be Born) · Telesistema Mexicano · Ernesto Alonso (1966-11-07)

Cars

  • Rambler American · VAM
  • Valiant Acapulco · Chrysler (Automex)
  • Datsun Bluebird 'Tizoc' 410 · Datsun (Nissan Mexicana)

Snacks and ice creams

  • Boing! · Refrescos Pascual
  • Sabritas potato chips · Sabritas (PepsiCo)

Phones and gadgets

  • Long distance without the operator: LADA 91 · Telmex

Fashion

  • The guayabera · Made in Yucatán
  • Panam sneakers · Producto Auténtico Nacional Mexicano
  • Flexi shoes · León, Guanajuato

Sports

  • Toluca are league champions · 1966–67 Mexican Primera División
  • Mexico hold Uruguay 0–0 at the World Cup in England · 1966 FIFA World Cup, group stage (1966-07-19)

In the news

  • Singer Javier Solís dies (1966-04-19)
  • Javier Barros Sierra becomes UNAM rector (1966-05-05)
  • Estadio Azteca opens (1966-05-29)
  • Cablevisión is founded (1966-10-03)

1966: the Year of the Fire Horse

People born from about 4 February 1966 to 3 February 1967 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Fire element: freedom and enthusiasm with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Snake year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1966?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1966. On TV: “El Club del Hogar”. In the news: Singer Javier Solís dies. 1966 was also the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1966.

What animal year was 1966?

1966 was the Year of the Fire Horse, from about 4 February 1966 to 3 February 1967. People born in January 1966 belong to the Wood Snake year.

How old is someone born in 1966?

Someone born in 1966 turns 60 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026