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Born in 1972: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1972. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1972?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1972. In cinemas, people watched “Mecánica nacional”. In the news: Mexico and China establish relations. 1972 was also the Year of the Water Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1972.

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Films

  • Mecánica nacional · Luis Alcoriza

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)
  • VAM American · VAM
  • VW Safari · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • Carlos V chocolate bar · La Azteca
  • Chocorroles and Submarinos · Marinela
  • Paleta Payaso · Ricolino

Phones and gadgets

  • The phone company becomes state-run · Telmex
  • The government buys Channel 13 · Canal 13

Fashion

  • Panam at every school · Sneakers

Sports

  • 1 Olympic medal for Mexico in Munich · 1972 Summer Olympics: 1 silver
  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1972–73 Mexican Primera División (1973-06-19)

In the news

  • Mexico and China establish relations (1972-02-14)
  • Palace of Iturbide restored (1972-03-24)
  • INFONAVIT is founded (1972-04-21)
  • Guerrilla ambush in Guerrero (1972-06-25)
  • First Metro accident (1972-08-14)
  • Government becomes Telmex's majority owner (1972-08-16)
  • Eddy Merckx sets the hour record in Mexico City (1972-10-25)

1972: the Year of the Water Rat

People born from about 4 February 1972 to 3 February 1973 share the Rat as their year animal, with the Water element: quick wits and resourcefulness with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Pig year.

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What was Mexico like in 1972?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1972. In cinemas, people watched “Mecánica nacional”. In the news: Mexico and China establish relations. 1972 was also the Year of the Water Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1972.

What animal year was 1972?

1972 was the Year of the Water Rat, from about 4 February 1972 to 3 February 1973. People born in January 1972 belong to the Metal Pig year.

How old is someone born in 1972?

Someone born in 1972 turns 54 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026