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Born in 1980: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1980. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1980?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1980. In cinemas, people watched “Las grandes aguas”. In the news: The "Noche Triste" tree burns. 1980 was also the Year of the Metal Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1980.

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Films

  • Las grandes aguas · Servando González · Ariel Award

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • La carabina de Ambrosio · Comedy-magic-music show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Siempre en Domingo · Raúl Velasco · music variety show (1969-12-14)

Cartoons

  • Candy Candy · Canal 13 (Imevisión), later TV Azteca

Cars

  • VW Safari · Volkswagen
  • VW Brasilia · Volkswagen
  • Renault 5 'zapatito' and Renault 12 · Renault
  • One million Mexican Vochos · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex
  • The Atari 2600 arrives · Atari / Liverpool

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • 4 Olympic medals for Mexico in Moscow · 1980 Summer Olympics: 1 silver, 3 bronze
  • Pumas UNAM are league champions · 1980–81 Mexican Primera División (1981-08-09)

In the news

  • The "Noche Triste" tree burns (1980-01-10)
  • 1980 census (1980-06-04)
  • Earthquake in Oaxaca (1980-10-24)

1980: the Year of the Metal Monkey

People born from about 4 February 1980 to 3 February 1981 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Metal element: cleverness and playfulness with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1980?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1980. In cinemas, people watched “Las grandes aguas”. In the news: The "Noche Triste" tree burns. 1980 was also the Year of the Metal Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1980.

What animal year was 1980?

1980 was the Year of the Metal Monkey, from about 4 February 1980 to 3 February 1981. People born in January 1980 belong to the Earth Goat year.

How old is someone born in 1980?

Someone born in 1980 turns 46 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026