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Born in 1968: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1968. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1968?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1968. In cinemas, people watched “El grito (The Shout)”. In the news: Unusual snowfall in Mexico City. 1968 was also the Year of the Earth Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1968.

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how much prices have risen since

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • El grito (The Shout) · Documentary · CUEC-UNAM

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • Teatro Fantástico · Cachirulo (Enrique Alonso)
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Rubí · Telesistema Mexicano · Yolanda Vargas Dulché (1968-02-16)

Cars

  • Rambler American · VAM
  • Datsun Bluebird 'Tizoc' 410 · Datsun (Nissan Mexicana)
  • Dodge Dart · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • The 'Olímpico' VW 1500 · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

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

Phones and gadgets

  • The Olympics in colour by satellite · Telesistema Mexicano
  • School on TV: Telesecundaria · Telesecundaria (SEP)

Fashion

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

Sports

  • 9 Olympic medals for Mexico in Mexico City · 1968 Summer Olympics: 3 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1968–69 Mexican Primera División
  • Pilar Roldán wins Olympic fencing silver · 1968 Summer Olympics, Mexico City (1968-10-20)
  • Felipe "Tibio" Muñoz wins gold at home · 1968 Summer Olympics, Mexico City (1968-10-22)

In the news

  • Unusual snowfall in Mexico City (1968-01-09)
  • Red Cross central hospital opens (1968-01-16)
  • Plane crash near Mexico City (1968-04-10)
  • The Silent March (1968-09-13)
  • Lynching in San Miguel Canoa (1968-09-14)
  • New national coat of arms and flag (1968-09-16)
  • Tlatelolco massacre (1968-10-02)
  • Mexico City Olympics open (1968-10-12)

1968: the Year of the Earth Monkey

People born from about 4 February 1968 to 3 February 1969 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Earth element: cleverness and playfulness with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1968?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1968. In cinemas, people watched “El grito (The Shout)”. In the news: Unusual snowfall in Mexico City. 1968 was also the Year of the Earth Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1968.

What animal year was 1968?

1968 was the Year of the Earth Monkey, from about 4 February 1968 to 3 February 1969. People born in January 1968 belong to the Fire Goat year.

How old is someone born in 1968?

Someone born in 1968 turns 58 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026