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Born in 1981: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1981. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1981?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1981. In cinemas, people watched “María de mi corazón”. In the news: La Merced market workers walk out. 1981 was also the Year of the Metal Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1981.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • María de mi corazón · Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

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 Brasilia · Volkswagen
  • Renault 5 'zapatito' and Renault 12 · Renault
  • VW Atlantic · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes
  • Danonino · Danone

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex
  • The 'phone in the car' · DIPSA (later Telcel)

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • Fernandomania: Valenzuela wins Cy Young and Rookie of the Year · 1981 Major League Baseball season, Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Tigres UANL are league champions · 1981–82 Mexican Primera División (1982-06-06)

In the news

  • La Merced market workers walk out (1981-01-13)
  • Monday flag ceremony in every school (1981-01-19)
  • Panda Tohui is born (1981-07-21)
  • Aeroméxico crash in Chihuahua (1981-07-27)
  • Museum of the Interventions opens (1981-09-13)
  • Tropical Storm Lidia hits Sinaloa (1981-10-08)
  • De la Madrid becomes PRI candidate (1981-10-11)

1981: the Year of the Metal Rooster

People born from about 4 February 1981 to 3 February 1982 share the Rooster as their year animal, with the Metal element: precision and honesty with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Monkey year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1981?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1981. In cinemas, people watched “María de mi corazón”. In the news: La Merced market workers walk out. 1981 was also the Year of the Metal Rooster, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1981.

What animal year was 1981?

1981 was the Year of the Metal Rooster, from about 4 February 1981 to 3 February 1982. People born in January 1981 belong to the Metal Monkey year.

How old is someone born in 1981?

Someone born in 1981 turns 45 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026