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Born in 1976: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1976. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1976?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1976. In cinemas, people watched “Canoa”. In the news: Zaragoza's remains moved to Puebla. 1976 was also the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1976.

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Films

  • Canoa · Felipe Cazals

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)
  • VAM American · VAM
  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • VW Brasilia · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

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

Phones and gadgets

  • NESA-Pong, a Mexican video game · Novedades Electrónicas S.A. (NESA)

Fashion

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

Sports

  • 2 Olympic medals for Mexico in Montreal · 1976 Summer Olympics: 1 gold, 1 bronze
  • Pumas UNAM are league champions · 1976–77 Mexican Primera División (1977-07-03)

In the news

  • Zaragoza's remains moved to Puebla (1976-05-05)
  • General election (1976-07-04)
  • Hurricane Liza devastates La Paz (1976-09-30)
  • New Basilica of Guadalupe opens (1976-10-12)
  • Proceso magazine is born (1976-11-06)
  • López Portillo takes office (1976-12-01)
  • Trolleybuses start in Guadalajara (1976-12-15)

1976: the Year of the Fire Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1976 to 3 February 1977 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Fire element: confidence and ambition with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1976?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1976. In cinemas, people watched “Canoa”. In the news: Zaragoza's remains moved to Puebla. 1976 was also the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1976.

What animal year was 1976?

1976 was the Year of the Fire Dragon, from about 4 February 1976 to 3 February 1977. People born in January 1976 belong to the Wood Rabbit year.

How old is someone born in 1976?

Someone born in 1976 turns 50 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026