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Born in 1978: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1978. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1978?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1978. In cinemas, people watched “El lugar sin límites (The Place Without Limits)”. In the news: The Coyolxauhqui stone is found. 1978 was also the Year of the Earth Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1978.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • El lugar sin límites (The Place Without Limits) · Arturo Ripstein

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • El Chapulín Colorado · Roberto Gómez Bolaños
  • La carabina de Ambrosio · Comedy-magic-music show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)

Cartoons

  • Remi, Nobody's Boy · On Canal 5
  • Speed Racer · On Canal 5
  • Heidi, Girl of the Alps · Spanish dub made in Mexico

Cars

  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • VAM American · VAM
  • VW Brasilia · Volkswagen
  • Renault 5 'zapatito' and Renault 12 · Renault

Snacks and ice creams

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

Fashion

  • Panam at every school · Sneakers
  • Andrea shoes · Shoes from a leaflet
  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • Mexico go out of the World Cup in Argentina · 1978 FIFA World Cup, group stage (1978-06-10)
  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1978–79 Mexican Primera División (1979-06-30)

In the news

  • The Coyolxauhqui stone is found (1978-02-21)
  • Extradition treaty with the US (1978-05-04)
  • Miss Universe crowned in Acapulco (1978-07-24)
  • Earthquake in Oaxaca (1978-11-29)

1978: the Year of the Earth Horse

People born from about 4 February 1978 to 3 February 1979 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Earth element: freedom and enthusiasm with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Snake year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1978?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1978. In cinemas, people watched “El lugar sin límites (The Place Without Limits)”. In the news: The Coyolxauhqui stone is found. 1978 was also the Year of the Earth Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1978.

What animal year was 1978?

1978 was the Year of the Earth Horse, from about 4 February 1978 to 3 February 1979. People born in January 1978 belong to the Fire Snake year.

How old is someone born in 1978?

Someone born in 1978 turns 48 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026