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Born in 1979: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1979. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1979?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1979. In cinemas, people watched “El Chanfle”. In the news: "Odisea Burbujas" premieres. 1979 was also the Year of the Earth Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1979.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • El Chanfle · Chespirito

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

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

Cars

  • VAM American · VAM
  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • 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

  • Cruz Azul are league champions · 1979–80 Mexican Primera División (1980-07-13)

In the news

  • "Odisea Burbujas" premieres (1979-01-06)
  • Pope John Paul II's first visit (1979-01-26)
  • Jimmy Carter visits Mexico (1979-02-14)
  • Earthquake in Guerrero (1979-03-14)
  • Mexico breaks with Somoza's Nicaragua (1979-05-20)
  • Ixtoc I oil well blows out (1979-06-03)
  • Last episode of "El Chapulín Colorado" (1979-09-26)
  • Western Airlines crash at Mexico City airport (1979-10-31)

1979: the Year of the Earth Goat

People born from about 4 February 1979 to 3 February 1980 share the Goat as their year animal, with the Earth element: kindness and creativity with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Horse year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1979?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1979. In cinemas, people watched “El Chanfle”. In the news: "Odisea Burbujas" premieres. 1979 was also the Year of the Earth Goat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1979.

What animal year was 1979?

1979 was the Year of the Earth Goat, from about 4 February 1979 to 3 February 1980. People born in January 1979 belong to the Earth Horse year.

How old is someone born in 1979?

Someone born in 1979 turns 47 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026