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Born in 1971: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1971. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1971?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1971. On TV: “El Club del Hogar”. In the news: UNAM creates the CCH. 1971 was also the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1971.

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On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Siempre en Domingo · Raúl Velasco · music variety show (1969-12-14)
  • Chespirito · Roberto Gómez Bolaños (1970-10-15)

Cartoons

  • Remi, Nobody's Boy · On Canal 5
  • Speed Racer · On Canal 5

Cars

  • Dodge Dart · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • VAM American · VAM
  • The Vocho becomes Mexico City's taxi · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • Carlos V chocolate bar · La Azteca

Fashion

  • The jipitecas · Mexico's hippies
  • Panam at every school · Sneakers

Sports

  • Mexico win the CONCACAF Championship · 1971 CONCACAF Championship, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1971–72 Mexican Primera División (1972-07-09)

In the news

  • UNAM creates the CCH (1971-01-26)
  • Political prisoners freed (1971-05-13)
  • Corpus Christi massacre (El Halconazo) (1971-06-10)
  • El Chavo del Ocho is born (1971-06-20)
  • Avándaro rock festival (1971-09-11)
  • Astrophysics institute founded (1971-11-11)

1971: the Year of the Metal Pig

People born from about 4 February 1971 to 3 February 1972 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Metal element: warmth and generosity with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Dog year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1971?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1971. On TV: “El Club del Hogar”. In the news: UNAM creates the CCH. 1971 was also the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1971.

What animal year was 1971?

1971 was the Year of the Metal Pig, from about 4 February 1971 to 3 February 1972. People born in January 1971 belong to the Metal Dog year.

How old is someone born in 1971?

Someone born in 1971 turns 55 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026