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Born in 1973: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1973. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1973?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1973. In cinemas, people watched “El castillo de la pureza (The Castle of Purity)”. In the news: Five-day week for government workers. 1973 was also the Year of the Water Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1973.

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Films

  • El castillo de la pureza (The Castle of Purity) · Arturo Ripstein

On TV

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

Cartoons

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

Cars

  • Dodge Dart · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • VAM American · VAM

Snacks and ice creams

  • Carlos V chocolate bar · La Azteca
  • Chocorroles and Submarinos · Marinela
  • Chocolate Abuelita · Grandma's table chocolate

Phones and gadgets

  • Televisa is born · Televisa (1973-01-08)

Fashion

  • Panam at every school · Sneakers
  • Andrea shoes · Shoes from a leaflet

Sports

  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1973–74 Mexican Primera División (1974-05-19)

In the news

  • Five-day week for government workers (1973-01-01)
  • Televisa is created (1973-01-08)
  • Colima earthquake (1973-01-30)
  • "El Chavo del 8" gets its own show (1973-02-26)
  • "El Chapulín Colorado" premieres (1973-02-28)
  • Dam bursts in Irapuato (1973-08-18)
  • Orizaba earthquake (1973-08-28)
  • Businessman Eugenio Garza Sada killed (1973-09-17)

1973: the Year of the Water Ox

People born from about 4 February 1973 to 3 February 1974 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Water element: patience and quiet strength with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1973?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1973. In cinemas, people watched “El castillo de la pureza (The Castle of Purity)”. In the news: Five-day week for government workers. 1973 was also the Year of the Water Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1973.

What animal year was 1973?

1973 was the Year of the Water Ox, from about 4 February 1973 to 3 February 1974. People born in January 1973 belong to the Water Rat year.

How old is someone born in 1973?

Someone born in 1973 turns 53 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026